Bill Summary for S 399 (2013-2014)

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May 13 2013

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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.
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Senate amendment to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Amends the act's provisions so that it only applies to a person accused of any noncapital criminal offense. Makes a conforming change to the act's long title.