See also: Crimes and Offenses Generally

Animal control officers; power to obtain a warrant. Amending § 3.1-796.104. (Patron-Suit, HB 2705 (Chapter 804))

Arrest; penalty for resisting. Adding § 18.2-479.1. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2826 (Chapter 805); Rerras, SB 1336 (Chapter 112))

Asbestos; consolidation of cases, appeals. Amending § 8.01-374.1. (Patron-Albo, HB 1616 (F))

Bail bondsmen; certification and licensing requirements. Amending §§ 19.2-152.1, 38.2-1800, 38.2-1824, 38.2-2411, 38.2-2412 and 58.1-3724; adding §§ 19.2-152.1:1 through 19.2-152.1:7 and 38.2-1865.6 through 38.2-1865.13. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1905 (Chapter 979))

Bail Bondsmen and Bounty Hunters; Report on (HJR 201, 2002). (HD 21)

Bail recovery agents; regulation of bounty hunters. Amending § 19.2-389; adding §§ 9.1-185 through 9.1-188. (Patron-Scott, HB 1225 (CD))

Banking and credit cards; disclosure of customer records pursuant to a law-enforcement reason under a subpoena duces tecum. Adding § 19.2-10.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 654 (CD); Mims, SB 992 (Chapter 223))

Capital murder; unrestorably incompetent defendants to receive treatment and competency evaluations. Amending § 19.2-169.3. (Patron-Moran, HB 2384 (I) See HB2514; McDonnell, HB 2514 (Chapter 915); Ticer, SB 1160 (Chapter 919))

Central Criminal Records Exchange; reports by law-enforcement officers on orders for nonsupport. Amending § 19.2-390. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1383 (Chapter 27); Orrock, HB 1561 (F); Houck, SB 707 (Chapter 727))

Chemical castration; provisions. Adding § 19.2-298.02. (Patron-Gear, HB 2082 (F))

Child abuse or neglect; reporting requirements by ministers of religion. Amending §§ 8.01-400, 19.2-271.3 and 63.2-1509. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 1800 (I) See HB1740)

Civil cases; process for expungement when wrong defendant named. Adding § 8.01-16.1. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 258 (CD))

Conservators of the peace; appointment. Amending §§ 9.1-143, 15.2-1737 and 19.2-13; adding §§ 9.1-150.1 through 9.1-150.4. (Patron-Norment, SB 1240 (Chapter 922))

Court reporters; appointment in habeas corpus proceedings. Amending § 19.2-166. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 2220 (Chapter 140))

Court reporters; appointment in misdemeanor cases. Amending § 19.2-166. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1281 (F))

Court-appointed counsel; compensation in excess of statutory limits. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Stolle, SB 636 (CD))

Crime Commission; designated a criminal justice agency. Amending § 9.1-101. (Patron-Albo, HB 1952 (Chapter 934); Stolle, SB 1145 (Chapter 937))

Crime Information Network and National Crime Information Center; delay of information to be entered therein. Amending § 19.2-390. (Patron-Stolle, SB 318 (CD))

“Crime Stoppers”; guidelines for local programs. Adding § 15.2-1713.1. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1752 (Chapter 754); Colgan, SB 1032 (Chapter 760))

Criminal cases; authority to defer and dismiss. Adding §§ 16.1-129.01 and 19.2-265.6. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 292 (CD))

Criminal cases; Commonwealth’s right to appeal. Amending §§ 8.01-675.3, 19.2-398, 19.2-400 through 19.2-406, 19.2-408 and 19.2-409. (Patron-Norment, SB 1134 (Chapter 109))

Criminal cases; disclosure of discovery. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 2038 (F))

Criminal cases; reimbursement of medical fees by defendant. Amending § 19.2-165.1. (Patron-Byron, HB 1424 (Chapter 28); Newman, SB 1209 (Chapter 772))

Criminal cases; restrictions on deferral and dismissal of those involving underage alcohol possession, assault and battery, etc. Amending §§ 4.1-305, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-251 and 19.2-303.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2019 (F))

Criminal cases; waiver of presentence report requirements. Amending § 19.2-299. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2578 (Chapter 613))

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))

Criminal convictions; study collateral consequences thereof. (Patron-Maxwell, SJR 86 (CD))

Criminal history records check; applicable in Henrico County. Adding § 15.2-634.1. (Patron-Reid, HB 2118 (Chapter 202))

Criminal history records check; applicable to applicants for employment in certain localities. Adding § 15.2-1503.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2373 (Chapter 742))

Criminal history records check; applicable to applicants for employment in certain localities. Amending §§ 15.2-709.1 and 27-6.2; adding § 15.2-1505.1. (Patron-Petersen, HB 2031 (Chapter 739))

Criminal history records check; applicable to certain sensitive state agency positions. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 2.2-1201.1. (Patron-Howell, SB 1012 (Chapter 731))

Criminal history records check; applicable to employees who provide public water supply. Amending §§ 15.2-2134, 15.2-2143 and 19.2-389. (Patron-Reid, HB 2119 (F))

Criminal history records check; applicable to home care organizations and hospice programs. Amending §§ 32.1-126.01 and 32.1-162.9:1. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 2402 (Chapter 517))

Criminal history records check; screening for employment. Amending §§ 19.2-392.02, 22.1-296.2, 22.1-296.3, 22.1-296.4, 32.1-126.01, 32.1-162.9:1, 37.1-20.3, 37.1-183.3, 37.1-197.2, 63.2-1719, 63.2-1720 and 63.2-1722 through 63.2-1725. (Patron-Bland, HB 2332 (F))

Criminal history records information; allows VASAP to access records of person receiving services for a reckless driving conviction. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Moran, HB 1032 (CD))

Criminal history records information; dissemination to school volunteers. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Gear, HB 2076 (F))

Criminal history records information; dissemination to youth mentoring programs. Amending §§ 19.2-389, 46.2-208 and 63.1-248.8. (Patron-Van Landingham, HB 1068 (CD))

Criminal history records information; expungement. Amending § 19.2-392.2; adding § 53.1-229.1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 1859 (F))

Criminal history records information; expungement. Amending §§ 9.1-101 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 1065 (F))

Criminal history records information; restrictions on dissemination to subject of record. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 1062 (F))

Criminal injuries; Supreme Court of Virginia to develop a central repository of information on amount ordered and collected in restitution. Amending § 19.2-305.1. (Patron-Howell, SB 532 (CD))

Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies Act; created. Amending § 9.1-102; adding §§ 9.1-900 through 9.1-909. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1144 (F))

Criminal justice record information and crime code references; requirements. Amending § 19.2-226; adding § 19.2-390.01. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2541 (Chapter 148))

Criminal justice training academies; fees. Amending § 9.1-106. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2511 (Chapter 993); Stolle, SB 1345 (Chapter 1028))

Criminal justice training academies; graduates to be provided with publication “Police, Crimes and Offenses and Motor Vehicle Laws of Virginia.” Adding § 15.2-1754. (Patron-Quayle, SB 843 (F))

Criminal sentencing; record of prior convictions. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2575 (F); Reynolds, SB 733 (F))

D N A analysis; includes epidermal cells. Amending §§ 19.2-310.2 and 19.2-310.2:1. (Patron-Nutter, HB 1768 (F))

D N A analysis; procedures for taking saliva or tissue sample from arrested person. Amending § 19.2-310.3:1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2588 (I) See HB2661)

D N A analysis; saliva or tissue sample required after arrest for violent felony. Amending § 19.2-310.2:1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2587 (F))

Death penalty; abolished for certain offenses. Amending §§ 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25 and 19.2-152.2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1554 (F))

Death penalty; moratorium on executions. (Patron-Darner, HB 2657 (F); Marsh, SB 709 (F))

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 19.2-175, 19.2-264.3:1, 19.2-264.4 and 37.1-1; adding §§ 8.01-654.2, 19.2-264.3:1.1, 19.2-264.3:1.2 and 19.2-264.3:3. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1141 (I) See SB1239; Edwards, SB 1241 (I) See SB1239)

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending §§ 18.2-10, 19.2-175, 19.2-264.3:1 and 19.2-264.4; adding §§ 8.01-654.2, 19.2-264.3:1.1, 19.2-264.3:1.2 and 19.2-264.3:3. (Patron-Almand, HB 1923 (Chapter 1031); Norment, SB 1239 (Chapter 1040))

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending § 18.2-10; adding §§ 19.2-182.17 and 19.2-182.18. (Patron-Almand, HB 957 (CD))

Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons. Amending § 18.2-10; adding §§ 19.2-264.3:1.1 and 19.2-264.3:1.2. (Patron-Edwards, SB 497 (CD))

Defendants; limitation of action due to death after suit is filed. Amending § 8.01-229. (Patron-Norment, SB 824 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; arrest provisions. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Bell, HB 2691 (F))

Drunk Driving Fund, Victims of; created. Adding § 19.2-11.5. (Patron-Moran, HB 2684 (F))

Embezzlement; deemed larceny. Amending § 18.2-111. (Patron-Janis, HB 1454 (Chapter 733))

Embezzlement; includes failure to pay local food and beverage tax and meals tax. Amending § 58.1-3833. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2089 (Chapter 792))

Embezzlement; modification of sentencing guidelines. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2766 (F))

Embezzlement of public funds by public official; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 797 (F))

Embezzlement or fraudulent conversions; applicable to financial institutions, corporations and companies. Amending § 18.2-113. (Patron-Barlow, HB 2109 (Chapter 740))

Evidence; admissibility of medical reports by Chief Medical Examiner. Amending § 19.2-188; adding § 8.01-390.2. (Patron-Mims, SB 1002 (Chapter 459))

Evidence; procedure for service of writ of actual innocence. Amending § 19.2-327.3. (Patron-Almand, HB 1922 (Chapter 131))

Evidence; procedure for service of writ of actual innocence based on new nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.1 and 19.2-327.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2787 (F))

Evidence; procedure for service of writ of actual innocence based on new nonbiological evidence. Amending § 19.2-327.3. (Patron-Almand, HB 1912 (F); Marsh, SB 89 (CD))

Evidence; procedure for service of writ of actual innocence based on previously unknown or available evidence. Amending § 19.2-327.3. (Patron-Marsh, SB 705 (F))

Facial recognition technology; use. Adding §§ 19.2-70.4 through 19.2-70.7. (Patron-Griffith, HB 454 (CD); Griffith, HB 2506 (F))

Felons; postrelease supervision. Amending § 19.2-295.2. (Patron-Janis, HB 2424 (F))

Felony actions; allows State to appeal a dismissal due to a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. Amending § 19.2-398. (Patron-Cox, HB 1626 (F))

Felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; penalty when State fails to provide discovery. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2786 (F))

Felony arrests; persons may be indicted prior to preliminary hearing. Amending § 19.2-218. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 1165 (CD))

Financial transactions and services; obtaining by warrant, subpoena or court order. Adding § 19.2-60.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1412 (I) See HB1928)

Fines, costs, forfeitures, etc.; collection of those that are delinquent. Amending § 19.2-349. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2461 (Chapter 262))

Forensic Science, Division of; correction of name within Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 19.2-387. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2430 (Chapter 431))

Grand juries; destruction of records. Amending § 19.2-212. (Patron-Stolle, SB 810 (Chapter 96))

Grand juries; maximum number increased. Amending § 19.2-194. (Patron-Norment, SB 817 (Chapter 825))

Grand juries, special; expands subpoena power to include tangible things. Amending § 19.2-208. (Patron-Stolle, SB 811 (Chapter 565))

Guardians ad litem; standards for appointment of attorneys, compensation. Amending §§ 16.1-266, 16.1-267 and 19.2-159; adding § 19.2-163.9. (Patron-Norment, SB 288 (CD))

Jury sentencing; impaneling different jury if cannot agree. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1466 (F))

Jury sentencing; procedure after conviction. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1579 (F); Colgan, SB 1031 (F))

Juvenile criminal records; dissemination of information to criminal justice agencies. Amending § 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1077 (Chapter 107))

Juvenile criminal records; dissemination to verify samples in DNA data bank. Amending § 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Hugo, HB 2432 (Chapter 432))

Juveniles; retention of fingerprints. Amending § 16.1-299. (Patron-Mims, SB 653 (CD); Mims, SB 1005 (F))

Juveniles tried as adults; restoration of competency to stand trial. Amending §§ 19.2-169.1 and 19.2-169.2. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1599 (Chapter 735))

Larceny; increases threshold. Amending §§ 18.2-80, 18.2-81, 18.2-95, 18.2-96, 18.2-96.1, 18.2-97, 18.2-102, 18.2-103, 18.2-110, 18.2-145.1, 18.2-150, 18.2-152.3, 18.2-162, 18.2-181, 18.2-181.1, 18.2-186, 18.2-186.3, 18.2-187.1, 18.2-188, 18.2-195, 18.2-195.2, 18.2-197, 19.2-289 and 19.2-290. (Patron-Petersen, HB 1607 (F))

Larceny; persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation. Amending § 19.2-303.2. (Patron-Norment, SB 155 (CD))

Magistrates; to provide to public amount of bond established, if any. Amending § 19.2-45. (Patron-Christian, HB 1347 (CD))

Medical malpractice; use of expert witnesses. Amending § 8.01-581.20. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1906 (Chapter 251); Athey, HB 1981 (F))

Misdemeanor arrest warrants; destruction. Amending § 19.2-76.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2510 (Chapter 147))

Misdemeanor cases; discharge and dismissal for service in a community-based corrections program. Amending §§ 9.1-173, 9.1-174, 9.1-182, 19.2-303.2 and 19.2-303.3. (Patron-Watkins, SB 642 (CD); Watkins, SB 894 (F))

Money laundering; bank records to be disclosed upon issuance of a subpoena. Amending §§ 18.2-246.2 and 18.2-246.4; adding § 19.2-10.1. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1928 (Chapter 541); Norment, SB 1135 (Chapter 549))

Offenses committed on boundary of localities; jurisdiction. Amending § 19.2-249. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 365 (CD); Cosgrove, HB 1496 (Chapter 116))

Patient health records privacy; subpoena provisions. Amending § 32.1-127.1:03. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 2463 (Chapter 907))

Pretrial services officers, local; duties and responsibilities. Adding § 19.2-152.4:3. (Patron-Cline, HB 2232 (Chapter 603))

Private security services; registration requirements for performance of duties for employer. Amending §§ 9.1-139 and 9.1-140. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 403 (CD))

Probation and investigation officers; sealing of reports. Amending §§ 9.1-177.1 and 19.2-299. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2500 (Chapter 146))

Professions and occupations; prior criminal history to determine whether a person may be denied license. Amending § 54.1-204. (Patron-Maxwell, SB 1293 (Chapter 582))

Property damage or loss; restitution for medical, funeral or burial expenses. Amending § 19.2-305.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2008 (Chapter 982))

Protective orders; authorized in cases of stalking and acts of violence. Amending §§ 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9 and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Watkins, SB 893 (Chapter 730))

Protective orders; authorized in cases of violence resulting in injury. Amending §§ 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9 and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2791 (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))

Public defender’s office; establishment in Chesapeake City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1384 (F))

Public defender’s office; establishment in Newport News City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 1571 (F))

Punitive damages; defendant to pay percentage of judgment into state treasury. Amending § 8.01-38.1. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1335 (F))

Recognizance bonds; forfeiture. Amending § 19.2-143. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1787 (Chapter 840))

Rehabilitation passport; issuance to certain persons with criminal convictions. Amending § 24.2-231; adding §§ 53.1-231.3 through 53.1-231.9. (Patron-Byrne, SB 928 (F))

Search warrants; sealing. Amending § 19.2-54. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 2208 (F))

Sentencing guidelines, discretionary; modifications. Amending § 17.1-803. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2179 (Chapter 139))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; certain to be maintained in electronic format. Amending § 19.2-390.1. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1434 (Chapter 391))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 16.1-272, 18.2-472.1, 19.2-390, 19.2-390.1, 46.2-323, 53.1-116.1 and 53.1-160.1; adding §§ 9.1-900 through 9.1-918; repealing §§ 19.2-298.1 through 19.2-298.4 and 19.2-390.2. (Patron-Houck, SB 1332 (Chapter 584))

Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; requirements. Amending § 19.2-298.1. (Patron-Ticer, SB 1164 (Chapter 732))

Sex offenders and crimes against children; study on penalties for crimes involving. (Patron-Albo, HJR 203 (CD))

Sexual abnormality; mental examination of person convicted of such offense. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1338 (Chapter 886))

Sexual crimes; changes in penalties. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-298.1, 19.2-298.2, 19.2-298.3, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335 and 19.2-336; repealing § 18.2-67.2:1. (Patron-Bell, HB 1999 (F))

Special Conservators of the Peace and Special Police; Report on (SJR 69, 2002). (SD 12)

Statutes or ordinances; offense against 2 or more shall not bar a double jeopardy standard. Amending § 19.2-294. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1555 (I) See HB1683)

Statutes or ordinances; prosecutions for violations of 2 or more under state or federal law. Amending § 19.2-294. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1683 (Chapter 736))

Trials; compensation of court interpreters for non-English speaking people. Amending §§ 8.01-384.1:1 and 19.2-164. (Patron-Trumbo, SB 970 (Chapter 1011))

Trials; submission to jury written interrogatories. Adding § 8.01-379.3. (Patron-Mims, SB 986 (F))

Trials; testimony of patient’s treating physicians. Amending § 8.01-399. (Patron-Athey, HB 1982 (F))

Victims of crime; creation of an address confidentiality program for certain. Amending § 19.2-11.01; adding §§ 19.2-11.2:1 through 19.2-11.2:5. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2686 (F))

Victims of crime; exception to hearsay rule for recent complaints. Adding § 19.2-268.3. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2278 (F))

Victims of crime; extends services and information to victims and their families. Amending §§ 2.2-511 and 19.2-11.01. (Patron-Mims, SB 1003 (Chapter 103))

Victims of crime; rights of foster parents. Amending § 19.2-11.01. (Patron-Moran, HB 2379 (Chapter 764); Ticer, SB 1162 (Chapter 751))

Violent crimes; taking of DNA samples upon arrest. Amending §§ 16.1-299.1, 19.2-310.2:1, 19.2-310.3, 19.2-310.3:1 and 19.2-310.4. (Patron-Janis, HB 2661 (Chapter 150))

Warrant books; release of information. Amending § 58.1-3131. (Patron-Ingram, HB 2656 (Chapter 931))