H771

Criminal Law Procedures

Chamber Passed·4/30/25

North Carolina H771 allows depositions in criminal cases, provides rights for sexual assault victims, and modifies the Conference of District.

North Carolina H771 authorizes the court to order depositions in criminal cases under specific circumstances, such as when a witness is in imminent danger or about to leave the state. The bill also mandates that audiovisual recordings of depositions be made available to the prosecuting attorney and defendant's attorney before trial. Additionally, it grants sexual assault victims rights related to their evidence collection kits, including the right to information about the kit's status and location.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 111–3 · Apr 30, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

111 Yea

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3 Nay

DDD

6 Absent

DDDDRR

Calendar

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 30, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading