HB 1713 (2024)
Require defendants for serious crimes to be present in court
Summary:
Requires that a defendant who is charged with or awaiting sentence for an offense punishable by imprisonment of 15 years or more be present at every trial stage and at sentencing. A defendant could petition a judge to be excused from this requirement.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Tabled in the Senate
Public Hearing Date:
04/16/2024 01:15 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 100
House Voting Date:
03/28/2024
Senate Voting Date:
05/16/2024
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https://gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=2265&inflect=2
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