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Committee advances bill to avoid children facing two criminal trials in abuse cases
Summary
The House committee voted to recommend passage of HB 369, which requires a defendant to elect a trial path when an appeal could otherwise force a child victim to testify twice, a change supporters said would reduce trauma for child survivors.
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted to recommend passage of House Bill 369, with a roll-call tally of 14-1. The motion on the floor was “ought to pass,” moved by Representative Murphy and seconded by Representative Murray.
Supporters said HB 369 would reduce the likelihood that a child victim must face two criminal proceedings. Under current practice described to the…
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