SB 2154: Discovery Depositions [SPSC]
GENERAL BILL by Bennett
Discovery Depositions [SPSC]; provides that a discovery deposition may not be taken in a case in which the defendant is charged only with a felony of the third degree, a misdemeanor, or a criminal traffic offense when all other discovery provided by law has been completed. Provides for an exception for good cause. Requires the trial court to consider certain factors before allowing the discovery deposition, etc.
Effective Date: 10/01/2009 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2009 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 3/10/2009 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00166 |
| 3/19/2009 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 00166 |
| 5/2/2009 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice |