Bill: HB 3532, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Toni Rose

Bill Caption

Relating to the period within which a criminal case must resume after a defendant is determined to be competent to stand trial.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: Current law does not provide a time frame for a criminal proceeding to be resumed after a defendant has been found competent to stand trial after previously being considered incompetent. HB 3532 would provide a specific time frame to resume a criminal proceeding once a defendant is found competent.

Analysis: HB 3532 could possibly increase efficiency in the criminal justice system. This bill does not fall under any of our liberty principles, and we remain neutral.

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