Select a different bill



SB 0023 - Criminal Sentencing Procedure; probation/suspension; court may inquire/consider the legality of prisoner's presence in United States

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Douglas,John 17th
Last Action: 5/11/2007 - Senate Date Signed by Governor
Senate Committee: JUDY
House Committee: JudyNC
Assigned To:
02. Supreme CourtNext Bill
03. Court of AppealsNext Bill
05. Superior CourtsNext Bill
06. State CourtsNext Bill
07. Juvenile CourtsNext Bill
08. Probate CourtsNext Bill
09. Magistrate CourtsNext Bill
10. Municipal CourtsNext Bill
12. All CourtsNext Bill
14. All Court ClerksNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

Amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17.  Provide that in making determinations with respect to probation and suspension of sentences, the court may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner�s presence in the United States.  Amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 so as to provide that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles may inquire into and consider the legality of a prisoner�s presence in the United States when making parole decisions.

Bill Summary from the State Site - Click for the State Summary Page / Click for Current Full Text