Criminal cases; request for a jury to ascertain range of punishment, etc.

What it does: Criminal cases; request for a jury to ascertain punishment. Provides that an accused may withdraw a request for a jury to ascertain punishment up until the commencement of the sentencing proceeding. The bill also provides that counsel for either party shall have the right to examine jurors regarding the potential punishment, or range or ranges of punishment, regardless of whether the jury will ascertain punishment and that the court or counsel for either party may inform any person or juror during voir dire as to the potential punishment, or range or ranges of punishment, to ascertain if the… (official summary)

Question before the chamber: House concurred in Governor's recommendation

A yes vote accepted the Governor's amendment providing that HB 172 does not take effect unless reenacted by the 2027 General Assembly session. (AI-written)

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