COURTS OF RECORD

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incoporated into other legislation
(CD) Carried over from 2002 session but died in committee on or before December 9th


Circuit court; closing of clerks’ offices. Amending § 17.1-207. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1682 (F))
Circuit court clerks; duties concerning recordation of documents. Amending § 17.1-223. (Patron-Deeds, SB 1310 (F))
Circuit court clerks; payment to localities of excess fees collected. Amending § 17.1-285. (Patron-Drake, HB 2672 (F))
Circuit court clerks; recordation of plats. Amending § 17.1-223. (Patron-Williams, SB 1219 (F))
Circuit court clerks; what costs to be taxed. Amending § 17.1-626. (Patron-Mims, SB 983 (F))
Circuit court clerks, sheriffs, etc.; abolishes penalty imposed on those who fail to comply with duties regarding receipt of fees for services. Repealing § 17.1-291. (Patron-Reese, HB 1847 (F))
Circuit court judges; may sit in a district court. Amending § 16.1-69.35. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 971 (Chapter 102))
Circuit courts; collection of fees for juror reimbursement, no fees to be charged on estates under certain amount. Amending § 17.1-275. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2425 (F))
Circuit courts; increases certain fees collected by clerks. Amending §§ 17.1-275, 58.1-801, 58.1-802, 58.1-803, 58.1-805 through 58.1-808, 58.1-811, 58.1-814 and 58.1-3800. (Patron-Marsh, SB 741 (F))
Cocaine; modification of sentencing guidelines for possession. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2458 (F))
Court documents; electronic filing. Amending §§ 17.1-255, 17.1-256 and 17.1-258; repealing § 17.1-258.1. (Patron-Reese, HB 1845 (Chapter 127))
Court fees and costs; assessment. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 16.1-69.48:2, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.5, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8 and 53.1-131.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 819 (F))
Court fees and costs; assessment. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 16.1-69.48:2, 17.1-275.1 through 17.1-275.5, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8, 17.1-275.9 and 53.1-131.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 1129 (Chapter 1039))
Courthouse construction; increases assessment therefor in civil cases. Amending § 17.1-281. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2360 (F); Rerras, SB 1277 (F))
Courthouse construction, etc., and law libraries; abolishes cap on assessment fee. Amending § 17.1-281. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2052 (F); Blevins, SB 780 (I) See SB1277)
Criminal cases; when final judgments in circuit court modifiable and appealable. Adding § 19.2-327.01. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2517 (F); Stolle, SB 1143 (Chapter 1017))
Deed books; recordation not to include social security numbers. Amending § 17.1-227. (Patron-Stump, HB 1898 (I) See HB2291; Phillips, HB 2165 (I) See HB2291; Devolites, HB 2291 (F); Wampler, SB 714 (Chapter 862))
District courts; removal of actions involving certain amount to circuit court. Amending § 16.1-92. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2095 (F))
Embezzlement; modification of sentencing guidelines. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2766 (F))
Habitual Offender Act; allows nonresident to petition circuit court for restoration of driving privileges. Amending § 46.2-360. (Patron-Moran, HB 1029 (CD))
Involuntary detention and commitment; review of procedures for implementation of orders. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 2698 (Chapter 523))
Judge; nomination for election to Court of Appeals. (Patron-McDonnell, HR 34 ; McDonnell, HR 45 ; McDonnell, HR 51 ; Stolle, SR 27 ; Stolle, SR 33 ; Stolle, SR 34 )
Judges; election in Court of Appeals, circuit court, general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and members of Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 925 )
Judges; election in Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 782 )
Judges; election in Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals, circuit court, general district court and juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 719 )
Judges; increases number in 1st, 14th, 15th and 29th circuit court. Amending § 17.1-507. (Patron-Howell, HB 719 (CD))
Judges; nominations for election to circuit court. (Patron-McDonnell, HR 35 ; McDonnell, HR 52 ; Stolle, SR 28 ; Stolle, SR 35 )
Judges; not to be recalled to temporary service if practicing law. Amending §§ 16.1-69.22:1, 17.1-106 and 51.1-309. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2093 (F))
Judicial nominations committees, local; created. Amending § 16.1-69.9; adding §§ 17.1-920 through 17.1-924. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2614 (F); Mims, SB 550 (CD); Williams, SB 1232 (F))
Land records; fees for remote access. Amending § 17.1-279. (Patron-Devolites, HB 2294 (Chapter 205))
Mentally ill persons; judicial authorization of treatment and detention. Amending § 37.1-134.21. (Patron-Mims, SB 1326 (F))
Methamphetamine; modification of sentencing guidelines for possession of substance containing. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1783 (F))
Public defender’s office; establishment in any judicial circuit that does not have one. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1570 (F))
Recorded documents; circuit court clerks required to date and time stamp. Amending § 55-96. (Patron-Quayle, SB 1354 (Chapter 776))
Sentencing guidelines, discretionary; makes violation of DUI laws a violent felony offense in establishing. Amending § 17.1-805. (Patron-Bell, HB 2024 (F))
Sentencing guidelines, discretionary; modifications. Amending § 17.1-803. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2179 (Chapter 139))
Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals; format for distribution of published reports of decisions. Amending § 17.1-319. (Patron-Cline, HB 2226 (Chapter 141))
Supreme Court of Virginia, Rules of; abolishes distribution according to Code mandate. Amending § 8.01-3; repealing § 17.1-318. (Patron-Stosch, SB 856 (Chapter 280))
Technology Trust Fund Fee; extends sunset provision. Amending § 17.1-279. (Patron-Marsh, SB 740 (Chapter 865))
Wills; destruction of files. Amending § 17.1-213. (Patron-Norment, SB 818 (F))