Bill

SB 361

83(R) - 2013
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Criminal Justice

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

Fiscal Notes

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

Bill Analysis

Summary: SB 361 would require a magistrate to inform an illegal immigrant that a plea of guilty or nolo contendere may result in deportation.

Analysis: SB 361 does not fall under our liberty principles. We remain neutral.