Child custody; court ordered investigations. Amending §§ 16.1-273 and 16.1-274. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1252 (C))

Circuit and district courts; use by Virginia State Bar of additional fees. Amending § 17.1-278. (Patron-Howell, SB 248 (Chapter 692))

Circuit and district courts; withdrawal of appeals. Amending §§ 16.1-107 and 16.1-298; adding § 16.1-106.1. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 566 (Chapter 706))

Corporations; may be represented by an officer or an employee pro se before general district courts. Adding § 16.1-81.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1381 (F))

Court-appointed counsel; compensation for those defending juvenile offenders in district court. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Peace, HB 536 (F); Stolle, SB 610 (Chapter 760))

Courtroom proceedings; provides general and juvenile and domestic relations district courts may record. Amending § 16.1-69.35:2; adding §§ 16.1-231.1, 17.1-275.12, and 19.2-165.01. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 337 (F))

Courts of Justice Committees; appointment of designees by chairmen. Amending §§ 16.1-69.33, 16.1-218, 17.1-700, 17.1-706, and 19.2-163.02. (Patron-Albo, HB 105 (Chapter 115))

Custody and visitation; ex parte orders. Adding § 16.1-241.4. (Patron-Peace, HB 1327 (F); Quayle, SB 518 (F))

Deferred disposition; court to dismiss any criminal case set forth re deferral and dismissal for specific crimes. Amending § 19.2-303.4; adding § 19.2-303.5. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1569 (F))

District court employees; certain localities may supplement salaries. Amending §§ 16.1-69.45 and 16.1-69.46. (Patron-Janis, HB 1542 (Chapter 804))

District court employees; local salary supplements. Amending §§ 16.1-69.45 and 16.1-69.46. (Patron-McDougle, SB 112 (Chapter 349))

District courts; withdrawal of appeals. Amending §§ 16.1-107 and 16.1-298; adding § 16.1-106.1. (Patron-Shannon, HB 968 (F))

Domestic violence cases; retention of records. Amending §§ 16.1-69.55 and 17.1-213. (Patron-Blevins, SB 173 (Chapter 749))

Driving under influence Court; establishing in City of Colonial Heights and Chesterfield County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Loupassi, HB 876 (F); Martin, SB 391 (F))

Drug Treatment Court Act; authorized drug treatment, and juvenile and domestic relations district courts for Franklin County. Amending § 18.2-254.1. (Patron-Hurt, SB 775 (F))

Extradition; sheriff or police chief may hire a private entity to perform on behalf of State. Amending § 19.2-92. (Patron-Hurt, SB 771 (C))

Foster care; transition plan for children 16 years of age or older. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-281 through 16.1-282.2, 63.2-100, 63.2-904, 63.2-905, 63.2-905.1, and 63.2-1819. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1321 (C))

Foster care plan; eliminates requirement for a child placed out of his home be filed by a public agency, other than local board of social services. Amending §§ 16.1-281, 16.1-282, and 16.1-282.1. (Patron-Fralin, HB 1489 (Chapter 678))

Foster children; placement of siblings together. Amending §§ 16.1-252 and 16.1-281; adding § 63.2-900.2. (Patron-Nixon, HB 1530 (Chapter 397))

Guardian ad litem; mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect, exception. Amending § 63.2-1509. (Patron-Martin, SB 387 (C))

Independent living services and arrangements; require inclusion of plan for persons until 21 years of age. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-281 through 16.1-282.2, 63.2-100, 63.2-904 through 63.2-906, and 63.2-1819. (Patron-Howell, SB 250 (F))

Independent living services and arrangements; requires inclusion of plan for children 14 years of age or older. Amending §§ 16.1-228, 16.1-281 through 16.1-282.2, 63.2-100, 63.2-904 through 63.2-906, and 63.2-1819. (Patron-Fralin, HB 149 (Chapter 483); Howell, SB 249 (Chapter 475))

Inpatient treatment; parental admission of minors incapable of giving consent. Amending §§ 16.1-336 and 16.1-339. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 400 (Chapter 774); Howell, SB 67 (Chapter 139))

Involuntary commitment of minors; appointment of counsel and guardians ad litem. Amending §§ 16.1-339, 16.1-341, and 16.1-343. (Patron-Howell, SB 247 (Chapter 807))

Involuntary commitment petition; dismissal or withdrawal. Amending § 16.1-341. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 402 (Chapter 776); Howell, SB 68 (Chapter 140))

Judges; election in circuit court, general district court, and juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-Janis, HJR 219 (P))

Judges; increases number in various general district courts. Amending § 16.1-69.6:1. (Patron-Albo, HB 817 (F); Marsh, SB 179 (C))

Judges; nominations for election to general district court. (Patron-Janis, HR 6 (P); Marsh, SR 5 (P))

Judges; nominations for election to juvenile and domestic relations district court. (Patron-Janis, HR 7 (P); Marsh, SR 6 (P))

Judges, substitute or retired; increases per diem compensation. Amending §§ 16.1-69.44 and 17.1-327. (Patron-Jones, S.C., HB 1368 (F))

Judicial vacancies; removes requirement that Committee on District Courts and Supreme Court certify. Amending §§ 16.1-69.9:3, 17.1-507, and 17.1-511. (Patron-Janis, HB 712 (F))

Juvenile and domestic relations district court; recording courtroom proceedings. Adding § 16.1-231.1. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1426 (C))

Juvenile defendants; electronic recording of interrogations. Amending § 16.1-228; adding § 16.1-274.2. (Patron-Eisenberg, HB 606 (F))

Juvenile offenders; those convicted as an adult to gain earned sentence credits while serving sentence. Amending §§ 16.1-272, 53.1-202.2, and 53.1-202.3. (Patron-Melvin, HB 1207 (Chapter 517))

Juvenile records; intake officer to report to Bureau of Immigration and Customs Office if allegation to believe juvenile is in U.S. illegally. Amending § 16.1-309.1. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1254 (Chapter 798))

Juvenile records; notification of expungement. Amending § 16.1-306. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1258 (Chapter 519))

Juveniles; released to detention home between 11 and 13 years of age. Amending § 16.1-284.1. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1519 (F))

Juveniles; retention of fingerprints for those given deferred disposition in criminal case. Amending § 16.1-299. (Patron-Pogge, HB 527 (Chapter 636))

Juveniles; transfer of jurisdiction. Amending §§ 16.1-243 and 16.1-291. (Patron-Marsden, HB 1255 (F))

Medical malpractice; definition of professional services. Amending §§ 8.01-20.1, 8.01-50.1, 8.01-581.1, 8.01-581.20, and 16.1-83.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 1051 (I) See HB501)

Mental health records; disclosure. Amending §§ 16.1-337, 19.2-169.6, and 32.1-127.1:03; adding § 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Lucas, SB 97 (I) See SB246)

Mental health records; disclosure of subject of an involuntary commitment procedure’s records to any magistrate, etc. Amending §§ 16.1-337, 19.2-169.6, and 32.1-127.1:03; adding §§ 23-4.3:2 and 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 782 (F))

Mental health records; health provider shall disclose information as necessary to provide care and treatment of minor. Amending §§ 16.1-337, 19.2-169.6, 32.1-127.1:03, 37.2-808, 37.2-809, and 37.2-817; adding § 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Watts, HB 576 (Chapter 782))

Mental health records; mandatory sharing. Amending §§ 16.1-337, 19.2-169.6, and 32.1-127.1:03; adding § 37.2-804.2. (Patron-Toscano, HB 1324 (I) See HB576)

Misdemeanor and felony fees; increases fixed fees. 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-Cosgrove, HB 1169 (F))

Parentage proceedings; circuit courts, and juvenile and domestic relations district courts have concurrent jurisdiction. Amending §§ 16.1-241 and 20-49.2. (Patron-Toscano, HB 282 (Chapter 164); Puller, SB 46 (Chapter 201))

Parental rights; appeal when terminated. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-296, 16.1-298, and 17.1-405; adding § 16.1-296.3. (Patron-Toscano, HB 274 (F); Toscano, HB 750 (C); Edwards, SB 394 (C))

Probation officers; removes court services staff from list to advise child of right to counsel. Amending §§ 16.1-266 and 16.1-267. (Patron-Marsden, HB 591 (F))

Protective orders; child custody and visitation. Amending §§ 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 100 (F))

Protective orders; probation violation. Amending §§ 16.1-279.1 and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Shannon, HB 970 (F))

Protective orders; to include information on whether or not respondent possesses firearm. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 20-103. (Patron-Ward, HB 814 (F))

Psychiatric inpatient treatment of minors; timing of petition and hearing. Amending §§ 16.1-338 through 16.1-341. (Patron-Marsden, HB 582 (Chapter 783); Howell, SB 245 (I) See SB276; Cuccinelli, SB 276 (Chapter 808))

Service of process; plaintiff requesting on a defendant where service was not had, plaintiff must pay requisite fee for each subsequent reissuance of process requested after two attempts have been made. Amending § 16.1-69.48:2; adding § 16.1-82.1. (Patron-Peace, HB 1550 (C))

Social Services, Department of; nonattorney employees to complete, sign, and file petitions and motions. Amending §§ 8.01-271.1, 16.1-260, 16.1-278.15, 54.1-3900, and 63.2-1901. (Patron-Iaquinto, HB 1382 (Chapter 136); Quayle, SB 788 (Chapter 845))

Special justices; required to complete minimum training program. Amending §§ 16.1-336 and 37.2-803. (Patron-Edwards, SB 214 (F))

Support cases; appeal bonds. Amending § 16.1-296. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 564 (F))

Temporary detention order; time for hearing. Amending §§ 16.1-338, 16.1-339, 19.2-169.6, 19.2-176, 19.2-182.9, 37.2-809, 37.2-814, and 37.2-816. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 341 (I) See SB246)

Traffic infractions; deferral of proceedings. Amending §§ 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.7, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335, and 19.2-336; adding § 46.2-943.1. (Patron-Purkey, HB 95 (F))

Traffic infractions, prepayable; payment of costs. Amending §§ 16.1-69.40:1 and 16.1-69.40:2. (Patron-Saxman, HB 323 (C))

Transfer of juveniles; consider after-discovered evidence not considered during transfer hearing. Amending § 16.1-269.6. (Patron-Morrissey, HB 1568 (F))

Truancy and school dropout prevention; school boards must implement programs and services to include. Amending §§ 16.1-278.4, 16.1-278.5, 22.1-209.1:1, 22.1-258, 22.1-260, 22.1-261, 22.1-262, 22.1-265, 22.1-267, 22.1-279.3, and 22.1-279.6. (Patron-Hall, HB 1263 (C))

Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN); establishing precise time protective orders expire. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 19.2-390. (Patron-Shannon, HB 974 (I) See HB753)

Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN); protective order information sent thereto. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, and 19.2-152.10. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 493 (F))

Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN); protective order information sent thereto, expiration. Amending §§ 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 19.2-390. (Patron-Peace, HB 753 (Chapter 73); Obenshain, SB 540 (Chapter 246))

Visitation, supervised; restrictions and conditions necessary to minimize any risk of harm to child. Amending §§ 16.1-241, 16.1-253, 16.1-253.1, 16.1-253.4, 16.1-278.2, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-152.9, 19.2-152.10, and 20-124.1. (Patron-Watts, HB 573 (F))