Senate Sponsors: MOLARO-JONES,E. Short description: CRIM PRO-POLICE PERJURY Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if it is determined by the court during the trial of a capital case, or during sentencing in such a case, or as a result of a post-trial motion in such a case, that a peace officer committed perjury during the trial or sentencing and the perjury is sufficiently material to affect the reliability of the verdict, the court shall grant the defendant a new trial. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status