HOUSE BILL 749 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Dunnam et al. |
EFFECTIVE: 05-26-97 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Sibley |
Under prior law, indictments were required to be presented against a defendant on or before the last day of the next term of court. Terms of court vary by county from two months to six months. House Bill 749 provides counties with a minimum period of 180 days to present an indictment.