Adoption laws; creation of putative father registry. Amending §§ 16.1-277.01, 17.1-275, 63.2-1200, 63.2-1201, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1205, 63.2-1208, 63.2-1210, 63.2-1213, 63.2-1222, 63.2-1223, 63.2-1225 through 63.2-1228, 63.2-1231 through 63.2-1234, 63.2-1237, 63.2-1241, and 63.2-1243; adding §§ 63.2-1242.1, 63.2-1242.2, 63.2-1242.3, and 63.2-1249 through 63.2-1253. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 534 (Chapter 825))

Appeals, Court of; additional compensation for chief judge. Amending § 17.1-415. (Patron-Norment, SB 156 (Chapter 218))

Circuit and district court judges, federal; urging Congress to amend U.S. Constitution to set terms of service therefor. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HJR 28 (F))

Circuit courts; issuance of warrants by judges. Amending § 19.2-386.2. (Patron-Quayle, SB 637 (Chapter 766))

Circuit courts; rules and procedures for tax cases. Amending § 17.1-503; adding §§ 58.1-5000 through 58.1-5003, 58.1-5010 through 58.1-5015, and 58.1-5020 through 58.1-5024. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 333 (C))

Circuit courts; standardizes removal of certain cases from district court to circuit court. Amending §§ 8.01-127.1, 16.1-88.2, and 16.1-92. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 340 (C))

Clerks, sheriffs, etc.; not to receive payment from treasury for services rendered in certain cases. Amending § 17.1-266. (Patron-Norment, SB 466 (C))

Corrective deed; requires filing thereof if incorrect tax map reference number recorded. Amending § 17.1-252. (Patron-Deeds, SB 142 (F))

Court records; removes sunset provision on prohibiting certain information from being put on court-controlled website. Amending §§ 2.2-3808.2 and 17.1-279. (Patron-Nixon, HB 563 (Chapter 647))

Courthouses; increase in assessments for construction, renovation, or maintenance. Amending § 17.1-281. (Patron-Dance, HB 379 (F); Nutter, HB 934 (F))

Courts; certain matters to be entered on civil order book. Amending §§ 8.01-343 and 17.1-105. (Patron-Marsh, SB 114 (Chapter 306))

Courts of record; certain fees. Amending § 17.1-278. (Patron-Albo, HB 312 (Chapter 189))

Courts Technology Fund; created, increase in certain fees. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:2, 17.1-275, 17.1-328, 17.1-329, and 17.1-418; adding § 17.1-132. (Patron-Callahan, HB 68 (Chapter 623); Norment, SB 157 (Chapter 718))

District and circuit courts; Chief Justice to designate an active or retired judge to provide judicial assistance. Amending §§ 16.1-69.35 and 17.1-105. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1237 (Chapter 144))

District courts; remove case to circuit court if dismissal on basis that statute is unconstitutional. Amending §§ 19.2-265.3 and 19.2-398; adding § 16.1-131.1. (Patron-Norment, SB 469 (I) See SB298)

District courts; remove case to circuit court if dismissal on basis that statute is unconstitutional. Amending § 19.2-398; adding § 16.1-131.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 1350 (Chapter 876); Cuccinelli, SB 298 (Chapter 571))

Domestic Violence Victim Fund; changing name to Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. Amending §§ 9.1-116.1, 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, and 17.1-275.8. (Patron-Jones, D.C., HB 234 (I) See HB1409)

Domestic Violence Victim Fund; changing name to Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund. Amending §§ 9.1-116.1 and 16.1-69.48:1. (Patron-Crockett-Stark, HB 1409 (Chapter 288))

Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; posting and availability of certain information on Internet. Amending §§ 2.2-3808.2 and 17.1-279. (Patron-Frederick, HB 842 (I) See HB563)

Internet; repeals sunset on restrictions for posting certain information thereon. Amending §§ 2.2-3808.2 and 17.1-279. (Patron-McDougle, SB 383 (C))

Involuntary admission or certification order; appeal. Amending § 37.2-821. (Patron-Howell, SB 353 (Chapter 486))

Judge; nomination for election in circuit court. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 14 (P); Stolle, SR 10 (P))

Judges; election in circuit court, general district court, and juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HJR 287 (P))

Judges; election in circuit court, general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, member of State Corporation Commission, and member of Workers’ Compensation Commission. (Patron-McQuigg, HJR 227 (P))

Judges; election in Court of Appeals, circuit court, general district court, and juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HJR 554 (P))

Judges; increases number in circuit court. Amending § 17.1-507. (Patron-Albo, HB 63 (Chapter 35); Stolle, SB 388 (Chapter 738))

Judges; nominations for election to circuit court. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 7 (P); McQuigg, HR 34 (P); Stolle, SR 5 (P); Stolle, SR 26 (P))

Judges; nominations for election to Court of Appeals. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 33 (P); Stolle, SR 25 (P))

Judges, substitute and retired; increases per diem. Amending §§ 16.1-69.44 and 17.1-327. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 1468 (F))

Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; membership. Amending § 17.1-901. (Patron-Hurt, HB 1020 (F); Stolle, SB 389 (F))

Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission; Supreme Court to adopt rules governing discovery proceedings in which judge has been charged with misconduct. Amending § 17.1-910. (Patron-Hurt, HB 1019 (F); Stolle, SB 390 (C))

Methamphetamine; modification of sentencing guidelines. Adding § 17.1-807. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 785 (F); Obenshain, SB 335 (F))

Pretrial motions or objections; when defense may raise in circuit and district courts. Amending § 19.2-266.2. (Patron-Hurt, HB 1022 (Chapter 862); Reynolds, SB 549 (Chapter 578))

Public Records Act; to include provisions relating to management and archiving of electronic records. Amending §§ 17.1-213, 42.1-77, 42.1-78, 42.1-79, 42.1-82, 42.1-85, 42.1-86, 42.1-86.1, and 42.1-87; adding §§ 42.1-76.1 and 42.1-90.1; repealing §§ 42.1-83 and 42.1-91. (Patron-Cox, HB 209 (Chapter 60))

Putative Father Registry Fund; created, additional adoption fee to be used for Fund. Amending §§ 16.1-277.01, 17.1-275, 20-49.1, 63.2-1201, 63.2-1202, 63.2-1222, 63.2-1233, and 63.2-1241; adding §§ 63.2-1249 through 63.2-1253. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 728 (F))

Registered agent; fee for recording name thereof. Amending §§ 17.1-275 and 55-218.1. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 446 (Chapter 318))

Sentencing guidelines; approval of General Assembly for modifications. Amending § 17.1-806. (Patron-Joannou, HB 951 (F))

Supreme Court of Virginia; allowed to convene when state of emergency. Amending § 17.1-304. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1238 (Chapter 357))

Title insurance; requirements for certain residential dwelling units. Amending § 17.1-223. (Patron-Albo, HB 778 (F))