relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.

Summary

The bill lets people charged with specific misdemeanor offenses—sexual assault of a minor, certain assault charges, and stalking—decide early whether to move their case to Superior Court for a jury trial or keep it in Circuit Court and give up that right. Courts must confirm the defendant’s waiver is informed before proceeding. It also creates a new direct‑appeal path from a Circuit Court conviction to a de novo jury trial in Superior Court.

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