Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1340 by Leach (Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in certain capital felony cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for coconspirators found guilty as a party to a conspiracy in capital felony cases.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Department of Criminal Justice, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the bill could be accomplished utilizing available resources. In addition, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated with the implementation of the bill.
This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice