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IN HB1214
Bill
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Julie Olthoff
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AI Summary
HB 1214 Summary
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Creates a Level 5 felony enhancement for obstruction of justice when a person knowingly or intentionally offers benefits, communicates threats, or intimidates witnesses during domestic violence or child abuse investigations or cases.
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Defines "domestic violence or child abuse case" to include crimes involving domestic or family violence, domestic violence crimes with family or household members, and physical abuse, sexual abuse, or child neglect involving victims under 18 years of age.
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Provides immunity from the Level 5 felony enhancement for prosecuting attorneys, federal prosecutors, deputy attorneys, defense attorneys, judges, and investigators engaged in plea negotiations, immunity negotiations, or advisement of rights.
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Maintains existing exceptions for persons with special privileges and attorneys, physicians, clergy members, and spouses protected by confidentiality rules.
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Effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Obstruction of justice. Creates an enhancement to the obstruction of justice crime for intimidation of a witness during the investigation or pendency of a domestic violence or child abuse case. Provides immunity for prosecuting attorneys and deputies, federal prosecutors and deputies, defense attorneys, judges, and investigators.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/11/2016