SB1274
Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation; review process.
Summary
As Introduced. Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation; review process.
Prohibits a police officer from being discharged, disciplined, or threatened with discharge or discipline solely due to the designation of such police officer as a witness with a Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation. The bill defines 'Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation' as a determination that is made by or a designation that ... (More) is created by the attorney for the Commonwealth relating to a law-enforcement officer who is believed to have given inconsistent statements or otherwise engaged in conduct that meets the requirements for disclosure in a criminal prosecution according to the Constitution of the United States. The bill also provides for a review of the attorney for the Commonwealth's decision by the circuit court when a law-enforcement officer is designated as a witness with a Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation within certain time frames specified in the bill. Finally, the bill contains a retroactivity provision that applies the notice and appeal process created in the bill to any law-enforcement officer designated as a witness with a Witness Impeachment Evidence Designation prior to July 1, 2025. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/08/2025 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104103D
- 01/08/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/29/2025 - Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice with letter (15-Y 0-N)
