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MO HB1330
Bill
Status
1/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Jones
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 545.473, RSMo, regarding change of venue procedures in criminal cases.
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Lowers the threshold for counties subject to the change of venue procedure from "two thousand" to "one thousand" average yearly offender population in Department of Corrections centers.
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Applies the new procedure to defendants in counties with Department of Corrections centers having a total average yearly offender population exceeding one thousand persons for both misdemeanors and felonies.
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Allows change of venue applications based on county inhabitants being prejudiced against the defendant or the state having undue influence over county inhabitants.
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Requires felony applications within 30 days after arraignment and misdemeanor applications at least 10 days before trial, with notice served on all parties.
Legislative Description
Lowers the population requirement of a Department of Corrections center in the county in determining the procedure to obtain a change of venue for a misdemeanor or felony
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/21/2012