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AR SB6
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
William Bond
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AI Summary
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Creates a civil cause of action against judges and justices in their individual capacity who made adverse decisions as a result of bribery and have been convicted of bribery-related conduct.
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Allows claimants to recover costs, damages including punitive damages, and attorney's fees if they prevail in a suit under this section.
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Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations beginning from the date the judge or justice is found guilty of or pleads guilty to bribery-related criminal charges.
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Permits prosecuting attorneys to bring claims and use recovered proceeds to cover prosecution costs, compensate crime victims, donate to victims' rights groups, or donate to the State Treasury.
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Allows suits to proceed against the estates of deceased judges or justices, and permits estates of deceased claimants to continue pending actions.
Legislative Description
To Protect Citizens Who Are Victims Of Judicial Ethics Violations; To Create A Cause Of Action Against Judges And Justices Who Have Been Convicted Of Certain Offenses; And To Create An Exception To Judicial Immunity.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017