Introduced
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To eliminate the right of a defendant to have a “preliminary examination” for certain less serious criminal offences. Reportedly, most defendants waive their right to a preliminary examination.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To eliminate pre-trial "preliminary examinations" for felony cases on a list of 150 lesser crimes, and make them optional at the discretion of the prosecutor in more serious crimes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To eliminate pre-trial "preliminary examinations" in felonies where the maximum penalty is less than 10 years, and make them optional at the discretion of the prosecutor and defendent in more serious crimes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To limit certain prosecutor's actions if the defendant has not had a preliminary exam.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 64 to 43 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
