CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
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    CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

    See also: Crimes and Offenses Generally

    Accused persons convicted of a felony; defendant shall not plead guilty after jury has returned its verdict. Amending § 19.2-283. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 410; McDonnell, HB 553)

    Arson of an occupied dwelling; penalty. Amending § 19.2-297.1. (Patron-Mims, HB 119)

    Bail; denial for certain previous drug offenses. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Moore, HB 504)

    Bail; hearings. Amending §§ 19.2-76 and 19.2-80. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 855)

    Bail; persons convicted of a felony or are already on bond may be released on secured bond. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron-Benedetti, SB 444)

    Bail; when denied. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Purkey, HB 216; Watts, HB 1044; Howell, SB 486)

    Bail bond companies; capital and collateral requirements. Amending §§ 19.2-152.1 and 58.1-3724. (Patron-Robinson, HB 959)

    Bail bondsmen; increases collateral requirements, revocation of certificate upon multiple defaults. Amending § 19.2-152.1. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HB 1239)

    Bonds; conditions of bail, provisions for no contact orders. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 574)

    Bonds; penalty for violating conditions of release or order of court. Amending §§ 19.2-81, 19.2-123 and 19.2-128. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 263)

    Boot Camp Incarceration Program; removes sunset provisions. Amending §§ 19.2-316.1 and 53.1-67.1. (Patron-Harris, HB 377; Stolle, SB 433)

    Building Code; statute of limitations on prosecution for offenses. Amending § 19.2-8. (Patron-Watkins, HB 400)

    Capital murder; changes in various offenses, venue. Amending §§ 18.2-31 and 19.2-247. (Patron-Brickley, HB 286)

    Capital murder; includes killing of more than one person, venue. Amending §§ 18.2-31 and 19.2-247. (Patron-Newman, SB 513)

    Certificates of analysis; admissibility. Amending § 19.2-187. (Patron-Albo, HB 646; Schrock, SB 53)

    Civil cases; appointment of courtroom interpreters for non-English speaking persons. Adding § 8.01-384.1:1. (Patron-Darner, HB 1467)

    Civil cases; compensation of employees of Division of Forensic Science who testify. Adding § 2.1-434.13. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 724; Earley, SB 263)

    Commonwealth's attorneys; disqualification. Amending § 19.2-155. (Patron-Albo, HB 453)

    Community criminal justice boards; use of grants, access to criminal history records checks, placement of risk management programs, etc. Amending §§ 2.1-526.8:1, 19.2-389, 53.1-182, 53.1-183 and 53.1-185.2. (Patron-Houck, SB 489)

    Constitutional amendment; rights of victims of crime (second reference). Adding Section 8-A of Article I. (Patron-Mims, HJR 67; Earley, SJR 49)

    Constitutional amendment; rights of victims of crime (submitting to qualified voters). Adding Section 8-A of Article I. (Patron-Mims, HB 487; Earley, SB 255)

    Court fines and costs; clerk of circuit court in Franklin, Tazewell and Patrick Counties may accept credit card payment therefor. (Patron-Goode, SB 152)

    Court-appointed counsel; compensation. Amending §§ 16.1-267 and 19.2-163. (Patron-Grayson, HB 1531)

    Court-appointed counsel; compensation in DNA cases. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Robinson, HB 967)

    Crime Victim-Witness Fund; payable from convicted criminal and traffic defendants. Amending §§ 14.1-112, 14.1-123 and 19.2-368.18. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 554)

    Criminal cases; appointment of interpreters for witnesses. Amending §§ 19.2-164 and 19.2-164.1. (Patron-Almand, HB 676)

    Criminal cases; DNA profile evidence. Amending § 19.2-270.5. (Patron-Robinson, HB 972)

    Criminal cases; judge sentencing. Amending §§ 3.1-884.25, 4.1-323, 5.1-24, 6.1-124, 10.1-1437, 18.2-10, 18.2-15, 18.2-22, 18.2-56.1, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.2:1, 18.2-91, 18.2-95, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.5, 18.2-254, 19.2-264.3, 19.2-288, 19.2-295, 46.2-357, 59.1-41.6, 62.1-44.32 and 62.1-270; repealing § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 247)

    Criminal cases; preparation of judgment order. Amending § 19.2-307. (Patron-Moran, HB 659)

    Criminal cases; sentencing when defendant guilty of capital and noncapital felonies. Adding § 19.2-295.3. (Patron-Robinson, HB 924)

    Criminal cases; television coverage. Amending § 19.2-266. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 1249)

    Criminal cases; testimony by husband and wife. Amending § 19.2-271.2. (Patron-Cunningham, HB 879)

    Criminal cases; use of expert testimony. Amending § 19.2-267. (Patron-Robinson, HB 923)

    Criminal cases; when accused is entitled to discovery by statute. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-Robinson, HB 969)

    Criminal cases; when guilty plea accepted. Amending § 19.2-283. (Patron-Robinson, HB 973)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to all local school boards. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Quayle, SB 276)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to certain employees in Department of Health. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 32.1-22.1. (Patron-Morgan, HB 1397)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to child-caring institutions. Amending §§ 19.2-389, 63.1-197, 63.1-198, 63.1-198.1, 63.1-199 and 63.1-248.7:2. (Patron-Martin, SB 365)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to employees in a hospital pharmacy. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 32.1-126.02. (Patron-Purkey, HB 913)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to employees in mental health, mental retardation, etc., facilities. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 37.1-20.3; repealing § 37.1-20.2. (Patron-Landes, HB 566)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to employees, volunteers, etc., in mental health, mental retardation, etc., facilities. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 37.1-20.3; repealing § 37.1-20.2. (Patron-Hanger, SB 321)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to new school board employees. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Tata, HB 703)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to private and parochial school employees. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 22.1-296.3. (Patron-Benedetti, SB 460)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to school board employees in Albemarle, Greene, Henry, Nelson and Pittsylvania Counties, and Bristol, Danville and Roanoke Cities. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Reynolds, HB 517)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to school board employees in Bristol City. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 33)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to school board employees in Essex, Greene, Isle of Wight, and Nelson Counties and Roanoke City. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Holland, SB 231)

    Criminal history records check; applicable to school board employees in Roanoke City. Amending § 22.1-296.2. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 85)

    Criminal history records check; dissemination of information to any alcohol safety action program. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Robinson, HB 984)

    Criminal history records check; dissemination of information to applicants and employees of community action agencies. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 63.1-248.8. (Patron-McEachin, HB 1294)

    Criminal History Records Improvement Task Force; Report of Criminal Justice Services on (SJR 98, 1994). (SD 4)

    Criminal injuries compensation; includes when injury occurred due to eluding a police officer. Amending § 19.2-368.2. (Patron-Fisher, HB 186)

    Criminal justice record information; all reports to include a Virginia Crime Code (VCC) reference. Adding § 19.2-390.2. (Patron-Almand, HB 235)

    Criminal justice training academies, regional; Crime Commission to study funding thereof. (Patron-Woodrum, HJR 30)

    Criminal prosecutions; use of certificate of transplant surgeon as evidence. Adding § 19.2-188.2. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 450)

    District courts; payment of fines, restitution, etc. Amending § 19.2-354. (Patron-Jackson, HB 1074)

    DNA analysis; access to results. Amending § 19.2-310.2. (Patron-Reasor, SB 404)

    Drug asset seizure; service of notice of seizure. Amending § 19.2-386.3. (Patron-Potts, SB 208)

    Drug statutes, criminal; joint subcommittee to continue study, appropriation. (Patron-Stolle, SJR 74)

    Economic crimes forfeitures; provisions. Adding § 19.2-386.15. (Patron-Norment, SB 600)

    Extradition; costs and expenses. Amending § 19.2-112. (Patron-Behm, HB 1481)

    Family or household member assault; mandatory arrest of violators. Amending §§ 9-170, 18.2-57.2, 19.2-81 and 19.2-81.3. (Patron-Puller, HB 153)

    Family or household member assault; may not be dismissed upon satisfaction and discharge. Amending § 19.2-151. (Patron-Moran, HB 150)

    Family or household members; arrest without warrant for assault and battery, training of law-enforcement personnel. Amending §§ 8.01-195.3, 9-170, 18.2-57.2, 19.2-81 and 19.2-81.3. (Patron-Howell, SB 112)

    Family violence issues, including protective orders and stalking; Commission on Family Violence Prevention to assure that training is provided for justice system professionals. (Patron-Howell, SJR 69)

    Felony offenses; Criminal Sentencing Commission to study effects of mandatory minimum sentences therefor. (Patron-Almand, HJR 172)

    Felony prosecutions; abolition of required indictment. Amending §§ 19.2-217 and 19.2-218. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 246)

    Felony prosecutions; eliminates grand jury hearing for cases in which probable cause has been found at a preliminary hearing. Amending §§ 19.2-217 and 19.2-218. (Patron-McClure, HB 948; Barry, SB 373)

    Felony prosecutions; required indictment before trial, preliminary hearings, etc. Amending §§ 1-13.24, 3.1-401, 4.1-323, 4.1-351, 6.1-124, 13.1-520, 13.1-569, 15.1-8.1, 15.1-1126, 16.1-126, 16.1-136, 16.1-269.6, 18.2-18, 18.2-21, 18.2-54, 18.2-66, 18.2-69, 18.2-263, 18.2-359, 18.2-435, 18.2-457, 19.2-9, 19.2-151, 19.2-169.1, 19.2-169.4, 19.2-169.5, 19.2-186, 19.2-217.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-219, 19.2-221, 19.2-222, 19.2-223, 19.2-231, 19.2-232, 19.2-238, 19.2-240, 19.2-241, 19.2-243, 19.2-262, 19.2-264.3, 19.2-266.1, 19.2-285, 19.2-286, 19.2-288, 19.2-299, 19.2-386.10, 20-67, 44-146.25, 46.2-220, 53.1-17, 55-374, 58.1-1009 and 59.1-326; repealing § 19.2-242. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 634)

    Felony victims; rights concerning consultation privileges when a plea agreement is offered. Adding § 19.2-11.5. (Patron-Mims, HB 486)

    Fines; imposition on a day fine schedule. Amending § 19.2-305.3. (Patron-Almand, HB 1165)

    Fines and costs; collection of those unpaid through services of electronic recovery network. Amending § 19.2-349. (Patron-Norment, SB 599)

    Fines and costs; interest. Amending § 19.2-353.5. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 508)

    Forensic Science, Division of; transfers responsibilities from Department of General Services to Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending §§ 2.1-384, 9-170, 18.2-267, 18.2-268.9, 19.2-310.2 and 46.2-341.25; adding §§ 9-196.1 through 9-196.12; repealing §§ 2.1-434.1 through 2.1-434.12. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 1485; Wampler, SB 593)

    Freedom of Information Act; limits duration of exception from disclosure applicable to criminal investigations. Amending § 2.1-342. (Patron-Robinson, HB 974)

    Gangs; Crime Commission to study formation, existence, and growth thereof among youth. (Patron-Almand, HJR 92)

    Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Pilot Project, Evaluation of; Report of Department of Criminal Justice Services (Item 38, Chapter 966, 1994 Acts). (HD 36)

    Illegal aliens; those convicted of certain crimes may be released to Immigration and Naturalization Service for deportation. Amending § 53.1-220.1; adding § 53.1-40.02. (Patron-Grayson, HB 665; Barry, SB 220)

    Judicial records of convictions in other states; certification. Amending § 8.01-389. (Patron-Almand, HB 823)

    Jurors; how selected from panel in criminal cases. Amending § 19.2-262. (Patron-Drake, HB 541)

    Jury sentencing; agreement to ascertain punishment of a felon. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 393)

    Jury sentencing; bifurcated trial. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 284; Stolle, SB 22)

    Jury sentencing; instructions on defendants eligibility for release. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 477)

    Juvenile criminal records; access for preparation of sentencing guideline worksheets. Amending §§ 16.1-305 and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-Gartlan, SB 478)

    Juvenile criminal records; provisions, taking of fingerprints, blood samples, etc. Amending §§ 9-169, 16.1-228, 16.1-299, 16.1-301, 16.1-302, 16.1-303, 16.1-305, 16.1-305.1, 16.1-307, 16.1-308, 16.1-309, 19.2-388, 19.2-389, 19.2-390 and 19.2-392.01; adding § 16.1-299.1; repealing §§ 16.1-309.1 and 19.2-389.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 207; Stolle, SB 57)

    Juvenile offenders; trial for certain criminal acts. Amending §§ 16.1-227, 16.1-228, 16.1-241, 16.1-249, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-269.2, 16.1-269.3, 16.1-274.1 and 53.1-66; adding §§ 16.1-269.7 and 53.1-63.1; repealing §§ 16.1-269.4, 16.1-269.5, 16.1-269.6 and 16.1-272. (Patron-Mims, HB 278)

    Juvenile sentencing; Criminal Sentencing Commission to study. (Patron-Reynolds, HJR 131)

    Juvenile serious offenders; commitment to Department of Corrections, mental health screening, notice to victims, etc. Amending §§ 16.1-227, 16.1-260, 16.1-272, 16.1-285, 16.1-285.1, 16.1-285.2, 16.1-302, 53.1-63, 53.1-66, 53.1-67, 66-10 and 66-13; adding §§ 16.1-248.2 and 16.1-302.1. (Patron-Reasor, SB 94)

    Juvenile serious offenders; review hearings to be conducted via electronic video and audio communication system. Amending § 16.1-285.2. (Patron-Davies, HB 561; Earley, SB 259)

    Juvenile serious offenders; trial as adults, record information, powers of Department of Youth and Family Services, mental health screening, duration of commitment, notice to victims, etc. Amending §§ 2.1-116.08, 16.1-227, 16.1-228, 16.1-241, 16.1-248.1, 16.1-249, 16.1-255, 16.1-256, 16.1-260, 16.1-261, 16.1-263, 16.1-269.1, 16.1-269.3, 16.1-269.4, 16.1-269.6, 16.1-272, 16.1-274.1, 16.1-278.8, 16.1-284, 16.1-284.1, 16.1-285, 16.1-285.1, 16.1-285.2, 16.1-290, 16.1-293, 16.1-299, 16.1-301, 16.1-302, 16.1-303, 16.1-305, 16.1-305.1, 16.1-307, 16.1-308, 16.1-309, 16.1-309.4, 18.2-473, 19.2-3.1, 19.2-311, 19.2-388, 19.2-389.1, 19.2-390, 19.2-392.01, 22.1-209.1:2, 22.1-288.2, 22.1-344, 29.1-317, 53.1-66, 66-10, 66-13 and 66-24; adding §§ 16.1-248.2, 16.1-299.1, 16.1-302.1 and 53.1-63.1. (Patron-Jones, J.C., HB 251; Earley, SB 44)

    Juvenile victims of crimes; certain family members and defendants not to be excluded from proceedings. Amending §§ 16.1-302 and 19.2-265.01. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 1358)

    Juveniles; appearance before intake officer by two-way electronic video and audio communication. Amending §§ 16.1-260 and 19.2-3.1. (Patron-Davies, HB 560; Earley, SB 260)

    Laboratory Services Advisory Board; abolished. Amending §§ 2.1-1.6, 2.1-429.4 and 9-6.25:1; repealing §§ 2.1-427 and 2.1-428. (Patron-Baker, HB 1262; Martin, SB 185)

    Magistrates; appointment in Norfolk City. Amending § 19.2-37. (Patron-Robinson, HB 979)

    "Megan's Law"; Crime Commission to study. (Patron-Deeds, HJR 130)

    Mentally ill persons; gives special conservators of the peace and police the power to serve custody and detention orders thereto. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Woodrum, HB 90)

    Misdemeanor appeals; procedure when defendant fails to appear. Amending § 16.1-133. (Patron-Albo, HB 1111)

    Offender's correctional status; reports to Central Criminal Records Exchange. Amending § 19.2-390. (Patron-McClure, HB 939; Norment, SB 353)

    Perjury indictments; abolishes redundant language pertaining thereto. Repealing § 19.2-222. (Patron-Howell, SB 334)

    Police officers and conservators of the peace, special; appointment. Amending §§ 15.1-144, 15.1-145, 15.1-151, 15.1-152, 15.1-153 and 19.2-13; repealing § 19.2-17. (Patron-Guest, HB 1390)

    Private security services businesses; certified forensic scientists and certified public accountants exempt from license requirements when employed by Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 9-183.2. (Patron-Reynolds, HB 521)

    Probation and Parole Technical Violators, Evaluation of Norfolk Day Reporting Center (NDRC); Interim Report of Department of Criminal Justice Services (Item 565, Chapter 966, 1994 Acts). (HD 34)

    Probation and Parole Technical Violators, Evaluation of Richmond Day Reporting Center (RDRC); Interim Report of Department of Criminal Justice Services (Item 565, Chapter 966, 1994 Acts). (HD 35)

    Public defender offices; establishment in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Van Yahres, HB 93; Couric, SB 141)

    Public defender offices; establishment in Emporia City and Brunswick, Greensville, Surry and Sussex Counties. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Holland, SB 423)

    Public defender offices; establishment in Norfolk City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Drake, HB 237)

    Public defender offices versus court-appointed counsel; Crime Commission to study cost-effectiveness for indigent defendants and level of court-appointed counsel fees. (Patron-McDonnell, HJR 79)

    Restitution; interest on award. Adding § 19.2-305.4. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 555)

    Restorative justice for nonviolent offenders; Crime Commission to study. (Patron-Miller, Y.B., SJR 99)

    School employees; report of arrest for a felony charge or crime of moral turpitude. Amending § 19.2-83.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 218; Mims, HB 276)

    School employees; report of arrest for a felony charge or crime of moral turpitude. Amending §§ 19.2-83.1, 22.1-296.1 and 22.1-315. (Patron-Brickley, HB 290)

    Sentencing guidelines; use by juries. Amending §§ 17-233, 17-235 and 19.2-298.01. (Patron-Robinson, HB 976)

    Sentencing guidelines; use of worksheets. Amending § 19.2-298.01. (Patron-Almand, HB 1086)

    Serious or Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP); confidentiality of information thereunder. Amending § 16.1-330.1. (Patron-Moran, HB 905)

    Sex offenders; registration in Registry, notation into Criminal Information Network (VCIN). Amending § 19.2-390.1. (Patron-Reynolds, HB 832)

    Sex offenders; registration, notification to local law-enforcement agencies. Amending § 19.2-390.1. (Patron-Reynolds, HB 518)

    Sex offenders; Sex Offender Registry information to be available to criminal justice agencies through Criminal Information Network (VCIN). Amending § 19.2-390.1. (Patron-O'Brien, HB 262)

    Victim and witness assistance programs; availability of funds for sheriffs and attorneys to use for administration. Amending § 9-173.3. (Patron-Davies, HB 296)

    Victim Impact Statements; preparation by victim. Amending § 19.2-299.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 556)

    Victims of crime; attendance at trial prohibited if found to be a material witness. Amending § 19.2-265.01. (Patron-Mims, HB 1415)

    Victims of crime; compensation fund credited with certain sums upon conviction of defendant whether offenses charged as violations of Code or local ordinances. Amending § 19.2-368.18. (Patron-Almand, HB 677)

    Victims of crime; notice of trials and hearings only when practicable. Amending §§ 19.2-11.01 and 19.2-265.01. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 558)

    Victims of crime; restitution to surviving parent, grandparent or sibling. Amending §§ 19.2-368.4 and 19.2-368.11:1. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 575; McDonnell, HB 652)

    Victim-witness assistance programs; guidelines established by Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 19.2-11.1. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 557)


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