H59 - Clarify Report Admissibility (SL 2015-173)

Overview: S.L. 2015-173 clarifies the admissibility of reports of forensic and chemical analysis and provides that court reporting will not be provided for ex parte or emergency hearings on certain protective orders.

This act became effective July 31, 2015. The provisions regarding admissibility of reports apply to notices of intent to introduce a statement or report provided by the State on or after that date. The provisions regarding ex parte or emergency hearings apply to hearings conducted on or after that date.