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Senate committee backs bill requiring written findings when magistrates rule no probable cause
Summary
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice voted 6–1 to report Senate Bill 3073 to the full Senate. The bill would require magistrates who determine no probable cause exists for an arrest to enter written findings on the record explaining that determination.
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice voted 6–1 to report Senate Bill 3073 to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. Sponsor Senator Huffman told members the bill requires magistrates who find no probable cause to enter written findings in the record explaining that determination.
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