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HB180Introduced in the House of Delegates

Criminal Procedure - Incompetency to Stand Trial Dismissal

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Jon Cardin, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the time period after which a court is required to dismiss a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial under certain circumstances; and requiring a court to provide a certain notice and provide an opportunity to be heard to the State's Attorney and a certain victim or victim's representative before dismissing a certain charge against a defendant found incompetent to stand trial.

Where it stands

Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

January 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judiciary

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.

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