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Bill would require court appearance when reckless or negligent driving results in death, sponsors say
Summary
House Bill 361 would make reckless or negligent driving that results in a death a "must appear" offense so families may face the defendant in court, supporters including prosecutors and victim families told the Judiciary Committee.
Delegate Robin Grammer told the committee House Bill 361 would require defendants charged with reckless or negligent driving resulting in another person’s death to appear in court and would prevent defendants from prepaying related fines, except where the court waives the requirement for good cause.
Family members of victims described the emotional harm they…
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