2362 AMH SHEA ADAM 082

                

HB 2362 - H AMD TO H AMD (2362 AMH HANS ADAM 078) 790

By Representative Shea

NOT ADOPTED 02/22/2016

    On page 8, after line 30 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

 

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 6.  Footage from a body worn camera recording may not be introduced as evidence in a criminal proceeding unless there is probable cause to believe that the footage is evidence of criminal activity constituting a felony offense, or where the footage is obtained in the course of executing a valid warrant or obtained under exigent circumstances.  For the purposes of this section, "body worn camera recording" means a video and/or sound recording that is made by a body worn camera attached to the uniform or eyewear of a law enforcement or corrections officer while in the course of his or her official duties."

 

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

 

    On page 11, after line 32 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

 

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 7.  Section 6 of this act constitutes a new chapter in Title 5 RCW."

 

    Renumber the remaining section consecutively.

 

     Correct the title.

 

 

 

    EFFECT:  Prohibits introduction of body worn camera footage as evidence in a criminal proceeding unless there is probable cause to believe that the footage is evidence of criminal activity constituting a felony offense, or where the footage is obtained in the course of executing a valid warrant or obtained under exigent circumstances. 

 

 

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