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NC H543

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Abraham Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 90-day deadline for the prosecution to seek a change of venue in cases involving the discharge of a firearm with 10 or more victims, after which the court cannot grant such a motion without the defendant's consent.

  • Adds a new section § 15-133.1 to Chapter 15, Article 13 of the North Carolina General Statutes governing venue procedures in mass shooting prosecutions.

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2021, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Expedite Venue Choice of Mass Shooting Cases

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/14/2021

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