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Subpoena-power measure fails in Utah House after debate on defense rights

Utah House of Representatives · January 23, 2001
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Summary

House Bill 192, which would allow limited investigative subpoenas and require notice to defense counsel in certain circumstances, failed in the House on a 31–43 vote after members questioned equal application to defense and cited State v. Gutierrez.

House Bill 192 (Subpoena Power Amendments) failed on the Utah House floor after extended questions about scope and fairness. Representative Hendrickson, sponsor of the measure, said the bill would “fix that problem in a manner fair to everyone,” explaining it is…

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