Criminal Procedure
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information. [HB-1013]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the date on which certain persons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision are eligible to file a petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
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Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages. [HB-1015]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child, to the age of criminal responsibility, and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to those ages.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. [HB-1011]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Crime ]
Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus after a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to an offense for which a person is arrested. [HB-1012]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the expunction of records and files relating to an offense for which a person is arrested.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure. [SB-481]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors. [HB-991]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the selection and summons of prospective grand jurors.
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, establishes criteria and standards to become a certified public or private monitoring company that uses GPS, transdermal, and other electronic devices to monitor the alcohol and drug use and location of a person accused or convicted of certain criminal offenses. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-724]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Crime ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
As introduced, establishes criteria and standards to become a certified public or private monitoring company that uses GPS, transdermal, and other electronic devices to monitor the alcohol and drug use and location of a person accused or convicted of certain criminal offenses. - Amends TCA Title 40.
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits a court from issuing or a law enforcement officer from serving a no knock search or arrest warrant; defines a no knock warrant as a warrant that specifically enables an officer to enter a structure without giving notice of the officer's authority or the purpose of the officer's presence. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-837]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, prohibits a court from issuing or a law enforcement officer from serving a no knock search or arrest warrant; defines a no knock warrant as a warrant that specifically enables an officer to enter a structure without giving notice of the officer's authority or the purpose of the officer's presence. - Amends TCA Title 40.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Study; study the efficacy of the sheriff of any locality supervising animal control officers. [HJR-630]
[Animals ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Study; study the efficacy of the sheriff of any locality supervising animal control officers; report. Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to study the efficacy of the sheriff of any locality supervising animal control officers and report on the effectiveness and cost of such reorganization.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit. [HB-975]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the district attorney general to submit recommendations on an expunction petition within 30 days of service of the petition, rather than 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55 and Title 71. [HB-754]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, requires the district attorney general to submit recommendations on an expunction petition within 30 days of service of the petition, rather than 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55 and Title 71.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. [HB-978]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Unlawful detainer; initial hearings on a summons, etc. [HB-1811]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Property Tax ]
Initial hearings on a summons for unlawful detainer; amendments of amount requested on summons for unlawful detainer; immediate issuance of writs of possession in certain case judgments; written notice of satisfaction rendered in a court not of record. Provides that, at the initial hearing on a summons for unlawful detainer, upon request of the plaintiff, the court shall bifurcate the unlawful detainer case and set a continuance date no later than 120 days from the date of the initial hearing to determine final rent and damages. The bill requires
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft. [SB-462]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Circuit court; failure to appear in accordance with condition of bail, etc. [HB-1765]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Appeal to circuit court; failure to appear. Provides that if any person convicted of a misdemeanor in a general district court, a juvenile and domestic relations district court, or a court of limited jurisdiction perfects an appeal and (i) fails to appear in circuit court at the time for setting the appeal for trial, (ii) fails to appear in circuit court on the trial date, or (iii) absconds from the jurisdiction, the circuit court shall enter an order affirming the judgment of the lower court, and the clerk shall tax the costs as provided by statute.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Study; the costs and benefits of assisting localities in alleviating pay compression. [HJR-618]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Study; the costs and benefits of assisting localities in alleviating pay compression in police and deputy sheriffs' salaries; report. Requests the Department of Criminal Justice Services to study the costs and benefits of assisting localities in alleviating pay compression in police and deputy sheriffs' salaries and to propose strategies, campaigns, or state actions to alleviate pay compression issues.
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Virginia 2017 Regular Session
Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk, penalties. [HB-1758]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Firearms; removal from persons posing substantial risk; penalties. Creates a procedure by which an attorney for the Commonwealth or law-enforcement officer may apply to a circuit court judge for a warrant to remove firearms from a person who poses a substantial risk of injury to himself or others. If firearms are seized pursuant to such warrant, the bill requires a court hearing within 14 days from execution of the warrant to determine whether the firearms should be returned or retained by law enforcement. Seized firearms may be retained by court
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South Dakota 2017 Regular Session
Increase accountability in South Dakota's criminal justice system. [SB-117]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Increase accountability in South Dakota's criminal justice system.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense. [HB-866]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense. [SB-434]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.