Bill Summaries: H 543 EXPEDITE VENUE CHOICE OF MASS SHOOTING CASES.

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  • Summary date: Apr 13 2021 - View Summary

    Amends Article 13 of Chapter 15 of the General Statutes (Criminal Procedure – Venue) by adding Section 15-133.1 prohibiting the court from, without consent of the defendant, granting a prosecution’s motion for change of venue more than 90 days after initial arrest in cases involving mass shootings where there are 10 or more victims. Effective December 1, 2021.