Bill Summary for S 399 (2013-2014)

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Bill: CRIMINAL DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE JURY TRIAL.

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Apr 23 2013
S.L. 2013-300

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 399 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 21, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ACCUSED OF ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN SUPERIOR COURT FOR WHICH THE STATE IS NOT SEEKING A SENTENCE OF DEATH MAY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND INSTEAD BE TRIED BY A JUDGE.
Intro. by Brunstetter.

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Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends proposed language in Section 24 of Article I of the NC Constitution to provide that the waiver of jury trial is subject to procedures (was, regulations) prescribed by the General Assembly.