The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

85th Legislature

May 23, 2018

10:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on May 8, 2018, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Moody, at 10:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Moody; Hefner; and Lang.

The Committee heard invited testimony on the following Interim Charge:

Charge #5:  Examine the legal framework surrounding sexual assault prosecutions, including statutory definitions, certain age-based offenses, and ongoing developments in evidence collection and processing.

(Representative Gervin-Hawkins now present.)

(Representative Howard also in attendance.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Charge #4:  Examine instances of prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective assistance of defense counsel. Review systemic and structural issues affecting the resolution of criminal cases.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 1:21 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Moody, Chair

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Rachel Wetsel, Clerk