05.29.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.
05.02.2013 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
02.26.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment allows for electronic notification to defendants and bonding companies when applicable.
02.21.2013 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires the notification to the attorney of record be given by the person administering the docket.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a judge from issuing a bench warrant for failure to appear unless the solicitor or clerk of court has provided notice to the attorney of record before issuing the bench warrant.