Adoption; exception to requirement that spouses file a joint petition. Amending §§ 63.2-1201 and 63.2-1237. (Patron-Norment, SB 1017 (F))

Capital murder; sentencing of juvenile convicted thereof. Amending § 16.1-272. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2053 (Chapter 460))

Child custody; virtual visitation through use of various electronic communication equipment. Amending §§ 16.1-274, 16.1-278.15, 20-124.1, 20-124.2, and 20-124.5. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1036 (F))

Child custody and visitation; preparation of parenting plans. Amending §§ 16.1-278.15, 20-103, 20-124.1, 20-124.2, and 20-124.3; adding § 20-124.2:2. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2056 (F))

Child support; probation for nonpayment. Amending §§ 16.1-278.16, 16.1-292, and 20-115. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2658 (F))

Children; prior adjudications of delinquency. Amending § 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2827 (F))

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 (CD))

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

Closely held corporations; allows representation by an officer or an employee pro se before general district courts. Adding § 16.1-81.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 2589 (F))

Confidential records; adds group homes, etc., to list of those eligible to review records of Department of Juvenile Justice. Amending § 16.1-300. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2661 (Chapter 511))

Confidentiality records; deletes requirement that law-enforcement agency, etc. obtain court order to inspect. Amending § 16.1-300. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1178 (F))

Courthouse security; increases costs in each criminal or traffic case in district or circuit courts. Amending § 53.1-120. (Patron-Bowling, HB 2918 (F); Puckett, SB 1082 (Chapter 377))

Custody and visitation cases; locality may assess fee in addition to filing fee charged. Amending § 16.1-69.48:5. (Patron-Herring, SB 1244 (F))

District and juvenile courts; failure to post bond, to cure defects, etc., will result in withdrawal of appeal. Amending §§ 16.1-109 and 16.1-296. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2073 (Chapter 464))

District court; right to remove case to circuit court eliminated. Amending §§ 16.1-69.55, 16.1-77.1, 16.1-77.2, 16.1-88.2, 16.1-107, 16.1-114.1, 16.1-122, and 55-232; repealing §§ 8.01-127, 8.01-127.1, and 16.1-92. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2425 (Chapter 869))

District court, and juvenile and domestic relations district court; increases number of judges in various districts. Amending § 16.1-69.6:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 2505 (F))

District courts; replaces references to motion for judgment with complaint to be consistent with single form of action. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:2, 16.1-69.53, 16.1-77, 16.1-81, 16.1-82, 16.1-83, 16.1-85, 16.1-86, 16.1-88 through 16.1-88.03, 16.1-94, and 16.1-101. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2057 (F); Quayle, SB 956 (F))

District courts or juvenile and domestic relations district courts; withdrawal of appeals. Amending §§ 16.1-107 and 16.1-298; adding § 16.1-106.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2074 (I) See HB2566; Shannon, HB 2566 (F))

DNA analysis; probation officer shall review Local Inmate Data System and report identity of offender required to submit samples therefor. Amending §§ 9.1-176.1, 16.1-237, 16.1-299.1, 19.2-303, 19.2-303.3, 19.2-310.2, and 53.1-145. (Patron-Bell, HB 3034 (Chapter 528))

Domestic assault warrants; issuance of emergency protective orders. Amending § 16.1-253.4. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1738 (Chapter 396))

Emergency protective orders; issuance thereof and judge to provide protected person with form for use in filing petitions that include phone numbers of domestic violence agencies. Amending § 16.1-253.4. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2646 (Chapter 661))

Expert witness certifications; plaintiff in medical malpractice actions and wrongful death actions brought against health care provider must provide. Amending §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1, and 16.1-83.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 2403 (F))

Expert witness certifications; service of process. Amending §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1, and 16.1-83.1. (Patron-Athey, HB 2415 (Chapter 489))

Foster care services; term means provision of services to child and his family when needed. Amending §§ 16.1-228 and 63.2-905. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2150 (F))

Guardian ad litem; petition for appointment thereof examined by physician before being appointed. Amending § 37.2-1005. (Patron-Ruff, SB 1347 (F))

Interrogations of juveniles; statements thereby to be electronically recorded. Amending § 16.1-228; adding § 16.1-274.2. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 1693 (F))

Interstate Compact for Juveniles; provides for enhanced accountability, etc., to track juveniles moving across state borders. Amending § 16.1-323; adding § 16.1-323.1; repealing §§ 16.1-324 through 16.1-330. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2201 (Chapter 277); Edwards, SB 1290 (Chapter 387))

Judge; nomination for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 84 (P); Stolle, SR 61 (P))

Judges; election in circuit court, general district court, and juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HJR 1012 (P); McQuigg, HJR 1013 (P))

Judges; election in Supreme Court of Virginia, Court of Appeals, circuit court, general district court, juvenile and domestic relations district court, and members of Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission. (Patron-McQuigg, HJR 795 (P))

Judges; increases number in general district court. Amending § 16.1-69.6:1. (Patron-Ware, R.L., HB 3063 (F); Stolle, SB 1175 (F))

Judges; nominations for election to general district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 53 (P); McQuigg, HR 66 (P); McQuigg, HR 83 (P); Stolle, SR 44 (P); Stolle, SR 53 (P); Stolle, SR 60 (P))

Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-McQuigg, HR 54 (P); McQuigg, HR 67 (P); Stolle, SR 45 (P); Stolle, SR 54 (P))

Judgments; establishes procedure for satisfaction thereof in general district court. Amending § 16.1-69.55. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2144 (Chapter 468); Marsh, SB 922 (Chapter 369))

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-Stolle, SB 390 (CD))

Juvenile and domestic relations district court; increasing number of judges in 23rd Judicial District. Amending § 16.1-69.6:1. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1734 (F))

Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; use of depositions before. Adding § 16.1-245.2. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2529 (F))

Juvenile certification; only certified upon conviction. Amending § 16.1-271. (Patron-Marsden, HB 3007 (Chapter 221))

Juvenile offenses; judge may impose all penalties allowable by law therefor. Amending § 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1236 (Chapter 731))

Juvenile records; allows law-enforcement agency access thereto when investigating certain offense. Amending § 16.1-300. (Patron-Albo, HB 1898 (F))

Juveniles; destruction of fingerprints and photographs. Amending § 16.1-299. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1770 (F))

Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody. Amending § 16.1-247. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 712 (CD); McQuigg, HB 2047 (F))

Juveniles; guilty of a violation driving without a license. Amending §§ 16.1-278.8 and 16.1-278.9. (Patron-Herring, SB 1248 (F))

Juveniles; investigation of social history prior to commitment. Amending §§ 16.1-273 and 16.1-278.7. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2660 (Chapter 510))

Lieu of posting bond; adds surety bonds, bank checks, etc., from an attorney’s escrow account to type of payment. Amending § 16.1-108. (Patron-Joannou, HB 2788 (Chapter 131))

Medical evidence; appeals to circuit court. Amending § 16.1-88.2. (Patron-Peace, HB 3182 (Chapter 425))

Misdemeanor and felony fixed fees; increase thereof. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1 through 17.1-275.4, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8, and 17.1-275.9. (Patron-Caputo, HB 2644 (F))

Misdemeanors; local fee upon conviction to be deposited in fund for law-enforcement training. Amending § 16.1-69.48:1. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2170 (F))

Parental rights; termination thereof. Amending § 16.1-283. (Patron-Ticer, SB 928 (F); Ticer, SB 929 (F))

Pendente lite spousal support; guidelines. Adding § 16.1-278.17:1. (Patron-Quayle, SB 948 (Chapter 909))

Population brackets; replaces other descriptions found in Code of Virginia with locality names. Amending §§ 4.1-123, 4.1-126, 4.1-208, 4.1-209, 4.1-210, 4.1-309, 10.1-1408.5, 15.2-912.1, 15.2-930, 15.2-931, 15.2-958.1, 15.2-961, 15.2-1124, 15.2-1131, 15.2-1220, 15.2-1508.4, 15.2-1638, 15.2-2007.1, 15.2-2109, 15.2-2157.1, 15.2-2159, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2220, 15.2-2242, 15.2-2263, 15.2-2291, 15.2-2303.1, 15.2-2308, 15.2-2403, 15.2-2404, 15.2-2406, 15.2-3830, 15.2-4402, 15.2-4407, 15.2-5114, 15.2-5115, 15.2-5136, 15.2-5204, 15.2-5307, 16.1-118.1, 16.1-309.3, 17.1-273, 18.2-287.4, 19.2-250, 21-118.2, 21-119, 22.1-118, 22.1-129, 27-23.1, 29.1-514, 29.1-748.1, 29.1-749.2, 33.1-41.1, 33.1-44, 33.1-225, 44-146.40, 46.2-752, 46.2-873, 46.2-874.1, 46.2-924, 46.2-932, 46.2-1094, 46.2-1216, 46.2-1304, 46.2-2080, 46.2-2099.21, 46.2-2099.41, 56-15, 56-265.1, 58.1-540, 58.1-608.3, 58.1-811, 58.1-3211, 58.1-3237.1, 58.1-3257, 58.1-3292.1, 58.1-3381, 58.1-3506.2, 58.1-3812, 58.1-3818, 59.1-148.3, 59.1-284.13, 59.1-284.14, and 59.1-284.15. (Patron-Landes, HB 1200 (CD))

Protective orders; court may include for protection of companion animals and livestock. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, and 16.1-279.1. (Patron-Ticer, SB 932 (F))

Protective orders; enforcement thereof. Amending § 16.1-253.2. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1726 (F))

Protective orders; extension by court. Amending §§ 16.1-253.1 and 20-103. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2576 (Chapter 205))

Protective orders; increases penalty for second offense for violation thereof. Amending §§ 16.1-253.2 and 19.2-120. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1982 (Chapter 745); Obenshain, SB 1237 (Chapter 923))

Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; authorization of certain judges and special justices. Amending §§ 16.1-336, 16.1-339, 16.1-341, 16.1-345.1, 16.1-348, 37.2-803, and 37.2-804. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1925 (I) See HB2530; Herring, SB 1269 (I) See SB738)

Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; certain judges and special justices authorized to perform hearings, compensation. Amending §§ 16.1-336, 16.1-339, 16.1-341, 16.1-345.1, 16.1-348, 37.2-803, and 37.2-804. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2530 (Chapter 500); Cuccinelli, SB 738 (Chapter 897))

Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment of Minors Act; chief judge of certain judicial circuits may appoint special justices. Amending §§ 16.1-336, 16.1-339, 16.1-341, 16.1-345.1, 16.1-348, 37.2-803, and 37.2-804. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 739 (F))

Sexual offenses; prohibiting entry of those convicted onto school property, penalty. Amending § 16.1-241; adding § 18.2-370.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2344 (Chapter 284); Norment, SB 927 (Chapter 370))

Support orders; purging civil contempt. Amending §§ 16.1-278.16, 16.1-292, and 20-115. (Patron-Lohr, HB 3095 (F))

Supreme Court of Virginia; powers and duties. Amending §§ 16.1-69.9:3, 16.1-69.22:1, 16.1-69.30, 16.1-69.35, 17.1-105, 17.1-106, 17.1-107, 17.1-300, 17.1-315, 17.1-501, 17.1-507, 17.1-511, 19.2-6, 19.2-153, and 19.2-154. (Patron-Janis, HB 2089 (F))