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Administrative subpoena; issued for records of electronic communication service and remote computing service providers. Adding § 19.2-10.2. (Patron-Bell, HB 2953 (Chapter 814); Obenshain, SB 1357 (Chapter 802))

Admission to bail; persons not lawfully present in United States. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Caputo, HB 3206 (I) See HB2322; Herring, SB 1421 (F))

Appeal bonds; fees or costs shall not be assessed or collected for any appeal taken. Amending § 19.2-124. (Patron-McQuigg, HB 2061 (Chapter 462); Devolites Davis, SB 825 (Chapter 549))

Appeal bonds; fees or costs shall not be assessed or collected for any motion from order denying bail, etc. Amending §§ 19.2-124 and 19.2-132. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2992 (I) See HB2061; Stolle, SB 1173 (I) See SB825)

Attorney, State; duty to provide copies of police reports. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-Gear, HB 3146 (F))

Bail; no fees for an appeal from an order granting, setting, or denying. Amending § 19.2-124. (Patron-Albo, HB 1903 (I) See HB2992)

Bond or recognizance; appeal from order denying bail or fixing terms thereof. Amending § 19.2-124. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1776 (F); McDougle, SB 1066 (F))

Capital murder; includes premeditated killing of witness in criminal case. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2347 (Chapter 844))

Capital murder; premeditated killing of judge or witness, redefinition thereof. Amending § 18.2-31. (Patron-Rerras, SB 1116 (Chapter 846))

Certificate of analysis; right to examine person performing. Amending § 19.2-187.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2790 (F))

Certificates of analysis; notice by clerk to counsel regarding. Amending § 19.2-187. (Patron-Bell, HB 2965 (F))

Child abuse or neglect; criminal history records check on individuals being investigated. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 63.2-1505. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 2517 (Chapter 495))

Child pornography; seizure and forfeiture of equipment. Amending §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-386.31. (Patron-Bell, HB 2980 (Chapter 134); Obenshain, SB 1239 (Chapter 386))

Church or public school building; arson of any unoccupied, penalty. Amending § 18.2-77. (Patron-Nutter, HB 429 (CD))

Community-based corrections programs; credit toward completion of community service. Amending §§ 19.2-316.1, 19.2-316.2, and 19.2-316.3. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1221 (F))

Concealed handgun permits; certain applicants not required to submit fingerprints. Amending §§ 15.2-915.3 and 18.2-308. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2106 (Chapter 272))

Conservators of the peace; circuit judge to appoint for certain corporations, etc. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 3107 (F))

Conservators of the peace; sworn municipal park rangers may be. Amending § 19.2-12. (Patron-BaCote, HB 3041 (Chapter 224))

Conservators of the peace, special; authorized by locality to use flashing blue lights in vehicles. Amending §§ 18.2-175, 46.2-1022, and 46.2-1023. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2899 (F))

Conservators of the peace, special; conviction of Class 1 misdemeanor to prevent person from becoming. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1319 (F))

Conservators of the peace, special; jurisdiction. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1567 (CD))

Conservators of the peace, special; strikes provision that they have authority in any city or county. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2349 (Chapter 481); Stolle, SB 1165 (Chapter 380))

Court-appointed counsel; compensation for services. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Putney, HB 2361 (Chapter 938); Stolle, SB 1168 (Chapter 946))

Court-appointed counsel; court may waive limit on compensation for certain cases. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Putney, HB 176 (CD))

Court-appointed counsel; qualification requirements. Amending § 19.2-163.03. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1189 (Chapter 571))

Criminal background checks; programs of religious instruction may obtain fingerprinting for employees. Amending § 19.2-392.02. (Patron-Puller, SB 748 (F))

Criminal background checks, national; fingerprints provided to certain qualified entities. Amending § 19.2-392.02. (Patron-Puller, SB 604 (CD))

Criminal cases; increases compensation of experts. Amending § 19.2-175. (Patron-Nutter, HB 2368 (Chapter 829); Puller, SB 965 (F))

Criminal exhibits; destruction or donation of those used for evidence. Amending § 19.2-270.4. (Patron-Edwards, SB 209 (CD))

Criminal history information; judicial officer to provide to court. Amending §§ 19.2-80.2 and 19.2-120. (Patron-Welch, HB 2317 (F))

Criminal history record information; consent of person for whom data is being obtained. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Ruff, SB 800 (Chapter 361))

Criminal history record information; dissemination by nonprofit entity to hospitals and organizations that utilize its service. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Janis, HB 3110 (F))

Criminal history record information; public agencies may obtain data on providers of services to adults. Amending § 19.2-389; adding § 63.2-1601.1. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1207 (Chapter 572))

Criminal history record information; shall be disseminated to Department of Medical Assistance Services for screening individuals. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1195 (Chapter 12))

Criminal history record information; special conservators of the peace enforcing litter laws to access. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Phillips, HB 2895 (F))

Criminal juror; information confidential. Adding § 19.2-263.3. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2423 (F); Griffith, HB 2424 (F))

Criminal Justice Services Board; increases membership for Committee on Training. Amending § 9.1-112. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 3117 (Chapter 228))

Criminal Justice Services, Department of; adds certain definitions, requirements, and clarifications. Amending §§ 9.1-138 through 9.1-145 and 9.1-147 through 9.1-150. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 3003 (F))

Criminal warrants; authorizes sheriff or his deputy to issue. Amending § 19.2-72. (Patron-Landes, HB 2533 (Chapter 412))

Death penalty; abolishes from all Class 1 felonies committed on or after July 1, 2007. Amending §§ 8.01-195.10, 8.01-654, 17.1-310, 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25, 19.2-100, 19.2-102, 19.2-120, 19.2-152.2, 19.2-157, 19.2-159, 19.2-163, 19.2-270.4:1, 19.2-319, 19.2-321.2, 19.2-327.1, 19.2-327.2, and 19.2-327.3; repealing §§ 8.01-654.1, 8.01-654.2, 17.1-313, 17.1-406, 18.2-17, 19.2-163.7, 19.2-163.8, 19.2-264.2 through 19.2-264.5, and 53.1-232 through 53.1-236. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1960 (F))

Defendants; payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or restitution. Amending § 19.2-354. (Patron-Ticer, SB 239 (CD))

Defendants; restoration of competency. Amending §§ 19.2-169.1, 19.2-169.2, and 19.2-169.3. (Patron-Puller, SB 1103 (Chapter 781))

DNA analyses; certification of laboratories that perform. Amending § 19.2-270.5. (Patron-Lucas, SB 286 (CD); Lucas, SB 1049 (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))

Driving under influence of alcohol; increases penalty if eluding police. Amending § 46.2-817. (Patron-Cox, HB 1987 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol; plea agreements in case which resulted in physical injury to victim. Amending § 19.2-11.01. (Patron-O’Brien, SB 1355 (F))

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))

Evidence; chain of custody form attested to by employee of law-enforcement agency responsible therefor. Adding §§ 19.2-188.3 and 19.2-188.4. (Patron-Norment, SB 154 (CD))

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))

Fingerprints and photograph; taking thereof of persons issued summons. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Hall, HB 2747 (F))

Firearms; possession thereof following certain criminal convictions. Amending § 19.2-386.28; adding § 18.2-308.1:6. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 3000 (F))

Forensic laboratory services; Department of Forensic Science to provide services upon request of any private police department employing special conservators of the peace. Amending § 9.1-1101. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1217 (F))

Forfeiture cases; addition of certain procedures. Amending §§ 19.2-265.4 and 19.2-386.10. (Patron-Janis, HB 2983 (F); McDougle, SB 384 (CD))

Grand jury, special; impanelling by State attorney. Amending §§ 19.2-206 and 19.2-210. (Patron-Wardrup, HB 2204 (F))

Human Anti-Trafficking Act; created, report. Amending § 18.2-513; adding §§ 18.2-76.3 through 18.2-76.17 and 19.2-386.32. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 2551 (F))

Illegal aliens; it is unlawful to be in Virginia if in United States illegally. Amending § 19.2-81.6; adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 1970 (F))

Illegal aliens; law-enforcement officers have authority to enforce U.S. immigration laws. Amending §§ 19.2-81.6 and 19.2-82. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2936 (I) See HB1970)

Illegal aliens; presence unlawful in State, penalty. Amending § 19.2-81.6; adding § 18.2-504.2. (Patron-Cole, HB 1918 (I) See HB1970)

Illegal immigration; verify citizenship status of persons in jail. Adding § 19.2-83.2. (Patron-Frederick, HB 2448 (F))

Indigent Defense Commission; powers and duties. Amending § 19.2-163.01. (Patron-Quayle, SB 943 (Chapter 371))

Insanity; persons acquitted by reason thereof. Amending §§ 19.2-182.2, 19.2-182.5, 19.2-182.6, 19.2-182.7, 19.2-182.10, and 19.2-182.11. (Patron-Brink, HB 2369 (Chapter 485); Puller, SB 1104 (Chapter 565))

Insanity; petition for release of person acquitted by reason thereof. Amending § 19.2-182.6. (Patron-Lambert, SB 1134 (Chapter 785))

Insanity, not guilty by reason of; petition for temporary visit. Amending § 19.2-182.4. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 35 (CD))

Insurance agents; applicants to submit fingerprints for criminal history records check. Amending §§ 19.2-389 and 38.2-1819. (Patron-Albo, HB 2492 (F))

Interpreters; fee for non-English speaking defendants. Amending § 19.2-164. (Patron-Lohr, HB 1656 (F); Carrico, HB 2111 (I) See HB3096)

Interpreters for non-English speaking persons; imposition of local fee. Adding § 19.2-164.01. (Patron-Lohr, HB 3096 (F))

Interpreters for non-English-speaking persons; may assess fee if defendant fails to appear. Amending § 19.2-164. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 1192 (Chapter 383))

Judge sentencing; court to report to Sentencing Commission of any departure from jury sentence. Amending §§ 19.2-295, 19.2-298.01, and 19.2-303. (Patron-Albo, HB 1895 (Chapter 259))

Judicial officer; requires leave of court for party in litigation to subpoena to appear. Amending § 8.01-407. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2419 (Chapter 199))

Jury sentencing; empanelment of new jury in event of deadlock. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2673 (V))

Jury sentencing; prior convictions. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2333 (I) See HB2318)

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

Law-enforcement officer; shall be accused of crime by indictment only. Adding § 19.2-216.1. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 2184 (F))

Law-enforcement officer; uniform requirement for arrests for speeding. Amending § 46.2-882. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1772 (F))

Local community-based probation services; makes numerous technical changes throughout the Code. Amending §§ 2.2-3706, 2.2-3711, 4.1-305, 9.1-173 through 9.1-183, 9.1-185.4, 9.1-186.4, 16.1-305, 18.2-55, 18.2-57.3, 18.2-64.2, 18.2-67.4, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.01, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-254.1, 19.2-80.2, 19.2-152.2 through 19.2-152.7, 19.2-299.2, 19.2-303.3, 19.2-389.1, 19.2-390.01, and 30-19.1:4. (Patron-Moran, HB 2858 (Chapter 133))

Magistrates; county or city may assess fixed sum in criminal or traffic cases. Amending § 19.2-46.1. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1694 (F); Devolites Davis, SB 828 (F))

Magistrates; required to deliver copy of any criminal warrant issued at request of citizen to State attorney at his request. Amending § 19.2-45. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2364 (Chapter 122); Houck, SB 997 (Chapter 373))

Marijuana; notice of right to receive full analysis. Amending § 19.2-188.1. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2760 (F))

Marijuana; person accused of possession may request full chemical analysis of plant material. Amending § 19.2-188.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 2584 (I) See HB2760)

Marijuana charges; expungement of records. Amending §§ 18.2-251 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Morgan, HB 2778 (F); Lucas, SB 1048 (F))

Mentally ill defendant; may be hospitalized if unable to care for himself. Amending §§ 19.2-169.6, 19.2-176, and 19.2-177.1. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 310 (CD))

Misdemeanor cases; law-enforcement officer may issue summons or arrest person. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Miller, J.H., HB 2943 (F))

Opinion testimony by experts; hearsay exception. Amending § 8.01-401.1. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 3204 (F))

Police and court records; allows an expungement hearing to occur automatically if person granted writ vacating a conviction. Amending §§ 19.2-327.5, 19.2-327.13, and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2076 (Chapter 465); Bell, HB 2959 (Chapter 883); Deeds, SB 880 (Chapter 905); McDougle, SB 1223 (Chapter 824))

Police canines; Department of Criminal Justice Services to establish training and certification requirements for those used by law-enforcement agencies. Amending § 9.1-102; adding § 9.1-116.01. (Patron-Carrico, HB 3210 (F))

Preliminary hearing; required for person accused of a felony. Amending § 19.2-218. (Patron-Albo, HB 1901 (F))

Private attorney or collection agency; may collect fines, etc., and have access to DMV records. Amending § 19.2-349. (Patron-Miller, P.J., HB 3051 (F))

Private attorneys or collection agencies; may have access to defendant’s social security number to assist in collection effort. Amending § 19.2-349. (Patron-McDougle, SB 873 (Chapter 551))

Probation and suspended sentence; violations thereof considered misdemeanor charge. Amending §§ 18.2-479 and 19.2-306. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2756 (F))

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; 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))

Restitution for property damage or loss; State to be responsible for seeking for victim. Amending §§ 19.2-305.1, 19.2-305.2, 19.2-305.4, 19.2-349, 19.2-353.3, 19.2-354, and 19.2-358. (Patron-Deeds, SB 619 (CD))

Restitution for property damage or loss; State to be responsible for seeking for victim. Amending §§ 19.2-305.1, 19.2-305.2, 19.2-305.4, 19.2-349, 19.2-353.3, and 19.2-354. (Patron-Bell, HB 2966 (F))

Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office; authorized to withdraw from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy. (Patron-Bell, SB 1373 (F))

Search warrant affidavits; delivery in person or by mail. Amending § 19.2-54. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2759 (Chapter 212))

Search warrants; allows an agent of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, etc., to execute. Amending § 19.2-56. (Patron-Moran, HB 2855 (Chapter 416))

Security and Immigration Compliance Act; public bodies and contractors who intend to contract to register and participate in Basic Pilot Program. Amending §§ 18.2-59, 58.1-322, and 58.1-402; adding §§ 2.2-4308.2, 9.1-150.5, and 19.2-83.2. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2826 (F))

Self defense; person is justified using physical force when person enters dwelling unlawfully. Adding § 18.2-91.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1626 (F); Cline, HB 2458 (I) See HB1626; Puckett, SB 1222 (F))

Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony and prior convictions may be presented to jury. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Welch, HB 2318 (Chapter 478); Norment, SB 1294 (Chapter 388))

Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony is to be admitted during jury hearing. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-O’Bannon, HB 616 (CD); Scott, E.T., HB 3038 (I) See HB2318)

Sentencing proceeding; victim impact testimony may be presented to jury. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 2330 (I) See HB2318)

Sexual offenses; creates number of new crimes labeled indecent liberties against child with new victim age classifications. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 16.1-272, 17.1-805, 18.2-62, 18.2-67.5:2, 18.2-67.8, 18.2-370, 18.2-370.2, 19.2-268.2, 19.2-299, 19.2-303, 32.1-126.01, 32.1-162.9:1, 37.2-314, 63.2-1719, 63.2-1726, and 63.2-1727; repealing § 18.2-370.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 2279 (F))

Sexual offenses; notify defendant prior to punishment for subsequent offenses. Amending § 18.2-67.5:3. (Patron-Janis, HB 2591 (Chapter 506))

Sexually abnormal offense; who may conduct mental evaluation of person convicted thereof. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1793 (Chapter 440))

Sexually violent predators; civil commitment. Amending §§ 19.2-169.3, 37.2-900, 37.2-901 through 37.2-905, 37.2-906, 37.2-907, 37.2-908, 37.2-910, and 37.2-912; adding §§ 37.2-905.1 and 37.2-905.2. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2671 (Chapter 876))

Speedy trial; adds an adult under protections afforded thereby. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-McDougle, SB 874 (Chapter 944))

Stalking; penalty when protective orders in effect. Amending §§ 18.2-60.3 and 18.2-308.1:4. (Patron-Waddell, HB 2253 (I) See HB1864)

Stun weapons; eliminates references to tasers throughout Code. Amending §§ 18.2-57.02, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-287.01, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-308.2, 19.2-386.28, and 19.2-386.29. (Patron-Moran, HB 2853 (Chapter 519))

Temporary detention orders; licensed physician to complete in-person evaluation necessary for magistrate to issue. Amending § 37.2-809. (Patron-Bell, HB 2955 (Chapter 526))

Therapeutic Incarceration Program; created, report. Adding § 19.2-316.4. (Patron-Puckett, SB 611 (CD))

Therapeutic Incarceration Program; creates sentencing alternative for certain defendants. Adding § 19.2-299.3. (Patron-Puckett, SB 1079 (F))

Tolling of speedy trial statute; law already in place during pendency of pretrial appeal by State is extended. Amending § 19.2-409. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2569 (Chapter 414))

Triggerman rule; eliminates that only actual perpetrator of capital murder is eligible for death penalty. Amending § 18.2-18. (Patron-Gilbert, HB 782 (CD))

Victim notification; may be made through Statewide VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) System or other similar electronic or automated system. Amending §§ 19.2-11.01, 53.1-133.02, and 53.1-160. (Patron-Sherwood, HB 2029 (Chapter 109); Howell, SB 972 (Chapter 94))

Victim of crime; definition to include stalking. Amending § 19.2-368.2. (Patron-Waddell, HB 2254 (F))

Victims of crime; employers to allow leave to attend criminal proceedings. Amending § 19.2-11.01; adding § 40.1-28.7:2. (Patron-Moran, HB 3132 (Chapter 423))

Victims of crime; increases compensation. Amending § 19.2-368.11:1. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1177 (Chapter 381))

Victims of crime; restorative mediation. Amending § 19.2-11.01; adding § 53.1-25.2. (Patron-Locke, SB 1380 (F))

Victims of crime; right to nondisclosure of certain information. Amending § 19.2-11.2. (Patron-Shannon, HB 2570 (Chapter 503))

Victims of domestic violence; post office box address to be shown on list of registered voters. Amending §§ 24.2-405, 24.2-406, and 24.2-418. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 2083 (F); Ticer, SB 658 (CD); Ticer, SB 940 (F))

Video games; displaying rating symbols of certain. Adding § 18.2-385.1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 368 (CD))

Warrantless searches; law-enforcement officer may search without if person signed waiver. Amending § 19.2-59. (Patron-McDougle, SB 577 (CD))

Warrants; those issued against law-enforcement officers or public school employees. Amending § 19.2-72. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1773 (F))

Watercraft; maiming of another resulting from operating thereof while intoxicated. Amending § 19.2-187.02; adding § 18.2-51.5. (Patron-Bell, HB 2978 (Chapter 679); Norment, SB 1130 (Chapter 379))

Witness, contradiction of; extrajudicial statement. Amending § 8.01-404. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 912 (Chapter 598))

Witness summonses; issuance by criminal defense counsel. Amending § 19.2-267. (Patron-McDougle, SB 877 (Chapter 552))

Witnesses; civil immunity for those in criminal case. Adding § 8.01-226.11. (Patron-Bell, HB 1559 (CD))

Writ on judgment; sheriff to post copy thereof to recover specific property on party’s door. Amending § 8.01-470. (Patron-Marsden, HB 2659 (Chapter 128))

Zoning ordinances; raises maximum misdemeanor penalty for violation thereof. Amending § 15.2-2286. (Patron-Rust, HB 307 (CD))