House Committee on Judiciary (Room 30)

Friday, February 5, 2016

9:30 AM

House Floor Convenes

15 min. after the Floor

S.171 - An act relating to eligibility for pretrial risk assessment and needs screening

• Annie Ramniceanu, Clinical Director, Department of Corrections
• Becky Penberthy, Lamoille/Orleans Pretrial Services Monitor Supervisor, Association of Vermont Court Diversion Programs

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H.400 - An act relating to various changes to judicial procedure

Committee discussion and possible vote

• Brynn Hare, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Leslie Wisdom, General Counsel, Department for Children and Families
• Marshall Pahl, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

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H.818 - An act relating to stalking

Introductory remarks by Bill sponsors, followed by walk-through and witness testimony

• Representative Ann Pugh, Sponsor
• Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
• Victim's Testimony
• Auburn Watersong, Associate Director of Public Policy, Network Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
• Cara Cookson, Public Policy Director and Victim Assistance Program Coordinator, Center for Crime Victims Services
• Sara Puls, Appellate and Juvenile Defender, Defender General's Office

2:00 PM

Adjourn