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this is an amendment which will provide for a right of

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removal in criminal case's where capital offenses or life

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imprisonment are involved as a matter of right. It is

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the practice now. It will also provide that in other

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criminal cases there will be a removal only in accordance

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with the rules of the Court or the General Assembly,

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and I believe this is adequate and fair and proper. It

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seems satisfactory to everybody.

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THE CHAIRMAN: Any further discussion?

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Delegate Marion.

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DELEGATE MARION: A question of Delegate Kiefer.

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THE CHAIRMAN: Do any delegates not have a copy

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of the amendment?

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Delegate Marion.

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DELEGATE MARION: My question was directed to

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Delegate Kiefer.

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THE CHAIRMAN: State the question.

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DELEGATE MARION: Is my understanding of this

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ammendment correct: This gives the capital cases, either

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the State or the Defendant the automatic right —

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THE CHAIRMAN: Gives to who?