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- HB 3 Experimental family courts.
- HB 12 Slander and libel; chastity and virtue of a female.
- HB 20 Poor debtor's exemption; funeral expenses.
- HB 25 Juvenile not guilty by reason of insanity; study report.
- HB 32 Knowingly harboring a terrorist.
- HB 37 Witnesses; treatment plan of practitioner admissible.
- HB 38 Terrorism; criteria for requesting wiretaps, threats of bodily injury.
- HB 41 Agencies requesting wiretaps.
- HB 51 Magistrates, special; deletes obsolete references.
- HB 55 Chancery Court of City of Richmond; deletes obsolete references.
- HB 57 Possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty.
- HB 58 Terroristic acts; accessories after fact.
- HB 60 Restoration of civil right to be eligible to vote for felons.
- HB 67 Charging a violation of driving while intoxicated.
- HB 68 Felony cases; appeal by the Commonwealth.
- HB 69 Arrest in lieu of service of summons in minor misdemeanor case.
- HB 73 Letter of instruction or memorandum into will.
- HB 74 Estates; application of rule against perpetuities to certain transfer.
- HB 107 Posting of "In God We Trust" in courtrooms.
- HB 120 Venue when action filed against a school board.
- HB 129 Violation of court order regarding custody and visitation; penalty.
- HB 133 Crimes against nature.
- HB 149 Feticide; penalty.
- HB 151 Additional fees in courts that provide legal services for the poor.
- HB 161 Public schools; displaying of transcendent values in historical texts.
- HB 210 Stalking; penalty.
- HB 220 Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty.
- HB 224 Death penalty; abolished for certain offenses.
- HB 242 Public defender's office in Norfolk City.
- HB 244 Premises deemed common nuisance; penalty.
- HB 257 Appeal of interlocutory orders and decrees by permission.
- HB 258 Incorrect defendant named in civil cases.
- HB 259 Juveniles; criteria for detention or shelter care.
- HB 260 Infectious biological substances.
- HB 261 Incomplete appeal of a district court case.
- HB 262 Licensing of all-terrain vehicles.
- HB 268 Concealing or compounding offenses.
- HB 269 Wharton's Rule abrogated in drug and munitions delivery cases.
- HB 283 Failure to comply with court ordered visitation.
- HB 292 Criminal cases; authority to defer and dismiss.
- HB 294 Child abuse and neglect investigations.
- HB 298 Replacement intake officers; court services unit.
- HB 302 Release of deed of trust or other lien.
- HB 306 Civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
- HB 310 Access of juvenile record information.
- HB 311 Number of juvenile judges.
- HB 312 Confidentiality of pretrial records.
- HB 314 Foster care plan.
- HB 315 Appointment of administrator of estate.
- HB 324 Civil liability for drug dealers.
- HB 326 Service of certain process on foreign or domestic corporations.
- HB 328 Elections; filling of vacancies in constitutional offices.
- HB 342 Court of Appeals of Virginia.
- HB 343 Embezzlement; penalties.
- HB 345 Duty of driver to stop; hit and run.
- HB 355 Property forfeitures in drug cases.
- HB 359 What constitutes grand larceny.
- HB 360 Petit and grand larceny; penalty.
- HB 361 Jurisdiction of the small claims court.
- HB 362 General district courts; jurisdictional amounts, exception.
- HB 365 Offenses committed on boundary of localities.
- HB 367 Number of circuit court judges.
- HB 370 Sealing of grand jury indictment.
- HB 400 Civil immunity for certain hospital boards.
- HB 408 Child protective orders.
- HB 409 Assault and battery against a family member; penalty.
- HB 416 Violations of child custody or visitation order.
- HB 417 Child custody and visitation; determining best interests of child.
- HB 420 Emergency protective orders.
- HB 424 Juveniles; duty of person taking child into custody.
- HB 447 Child custody and visitation; relocation of child.
- HB 453 Comprehensive Terrorism Act; penalties.
- HB 455 Bad checks; notice of nonpayment.
- HB 457 Subpoenas; production of information stored in electronic format.
- HB 458 Child custody and visitation; relocation of child.
- HB 469 Notary public; duties.
- HB 488 Domestic violence; statewide facilitator for victims.
- HB 489 Wills and estates; presumption of death due to 9-11.
- HB 490 Liens; enforcement of storage liens.
- HB 499 Air bags.
- HB 500 Tort Claims Act; notice.
- HB 509 Competency of court-appointed counsel.
- HB 527 Escape and custody.
- HB 537 Legal notices; publication.
- HB 544 Crimes; spying or peeping.
- HB 546 Controlled substances; penalty for illegal sale, manufacturer, etc.
- HB 547 Limitation of civil lawsuits by prisoners.
- HB 549 Death penalty; moratorium on executions.
- HB 563 Abortion; conscience clause.
- HB 565 Criminal solicitation; penalty.
- HB 582 Deadly physical force on intruders.
- HB 583 Limited liability of railroad corporations.
- HB 589 Performance bonds for judges and court employees.
- HB 590 Minor children; custody and visitation.
- HB 591 Child custody and visitation; education seminars.
- HB 594 Compensation of court-appointed counsel.
- HB 595 Unrestorable incompetent defendants.
- HB 600 Encouragement or requirement to abort a fetus.
- HB 601 Parental consent for abortion.
- HB 610 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA).
- HB 615 Chaplains; legal services to inmates and juveniles.
- HB 626 No fault divorce.
- HB 627 Notaries public; educational requirements.
- HB 630 Creating false identification cards.
- HB 636 Employer responsible for tortious act of employee.
- HB 638 Driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, etc.
- HB 644 Capital murder; includes killing in commission of burglary.
- HB 664 Health professionals to report injuries associated with terrorism.
- HB 671 Forfeiture of driver's license for driving while intoxicated.
- HB 672 Court appointed counsel in abuse and neglect cases.
- HB 673 Remedies; service of process.
- HB 675 Technology Trust Fund Fee; sunset provisions.
- HB 702 Local judicial nominations committees.
- HB 703 Conclusions of treating physician shall be admissible as evidence.
- HB 707 Animal cruelty.
- HB 719 Number of circuit court judges.
- HB 720 Wills, trusts and estates; payment of small balances.
- HB 722 Wills, trusts and estates; notice of probate.
- HB 723 Wills, trusts and estates; waiver of surety of nonresident fiduciary.
- HB 724 Confidentiality of pretrial and community-based probation records.
- HB 738 Limitations on enforcement of judgments in general district court.
- HB 768 Substance abuse screening for designated felony conviction.
- HB 777 Domestic case guardian ad litem.
- HB 782 Clerks of court; electronic filing.
- HB 788 Deferred disposition; costs.
- HB 815 Ex parte motions in death penalty cases.
- HB 816 Employee court appearances.
- HB 818 Alternative dispute resolution.
- HB 819 Identity of persons communicating anonymously over the Internet.
- HB 830 Juvenile and domestic relations district court; jurisdiction.
- HB 831 Child custody and visitation; responsibility of parents.
- HB 838 Use of firearm in committing felony.
- HB 843 Eminent domain; pretrial settlement conferences.
- HB 844 Eminent domain.
- HB 852 Vacating an award under Uniform Arbitration Act.
- HB 857 Technology Trust Fund Fee; sunset provisions.
- HB 869 Grantor/grantee index; clerk's office.
- HB 874 Drug-free day care zone; penalty.
- HB 892 Saliva or tissue sample required for DNA analysis.
- HB 893 Capital murder of a law-enforcement officer; penalty.
- HB 903 Harboring a terrorist.
- HB 907 Tobacco product manufacturers.
- HB 915 Illegal gambling.
- HB 917 Drug Treatment Court; established, reports by Exe. Sec. of S.C.
- HB 918 Eminent domain; owners of fee interest, buildings and improvements.
- HB 920 Abandoned children; operation of facilities, DSS to report on number.
- HB 922 Exemplary damages for persons injured by intoxicated drivers.
- HB 923 Discovery of medical evidence at trial.
- HB 924 Exclusive original jurisdictional of general district courts.
- HB 932 Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty.
- HB 945 Reckless driving; penalty.
- HB 953 Assault and battery against a family or household member.
- HB 954 Inmates as witnesses.
- HB 956 Hate crimes; penalty.
- HB 957 Death sentence upon mentally retarded defendants prohibited.
- HB 959 Petition for writ of actual innocence.
- HB 964 Local court service units; compensation of probation officers.
- HB 979 Threats to release infectious biological or chemical substances.
- HB 998 Child support; appointment of counsel for nonpayment by defendant.
- HB 999 Judicial performance evaluation program.
- HB 1000 Risk assessment instrument when making detention decision.
- HB 1001 Custody and visitation; use of mental health records of parent.
- HB 1005 Burning object on property of another or public place.
- HB 1007 Guardians, conservators and attorneys-in-fact.
- HB 1009 Violation of court order regarding custody and visitation.
- HB 1012 Animal cruelty.
- HB 1028 Computer fraud; penalties.
- HB 1029 Restoration of privilege of operating motor vehicle.
- HB 1034 Determination of child support.
- HB 1056 Hit and run; duty of driver to stop.
- HB 1059 Burning object on property of another with intent to intimidate.
- HB 1060 Suspension of operator's license for failure to satisfy judgment.
- HB 1061 Termination of parental rights in foster care.
- HB 1066 Property loaned to museums.
- HB 1081 Sodomy between consenting adults; penalty.
- HB 1100 Issuing bad check; penalty.
- HB 1116 Recordation of documents; acknowledgments.
- HB 1117 Sex offender registration; penalty.
- HB 1120 Terrorism.
- HB 1132 Child custody and visitation; determining best interests of child.
- HB 1138 Child custody and visitation; relocation.
- HB 1140 Sodomy between consenting adults; penalty.
- HB 1142 Juvenile court; authority to hire court services staff and directors.
- HB 1143 Child custody and visitation.
- HB 1154 Medically induced infanticide; penalty.
- HB 1165 Criminal procedure; indictment.
- HB 1173 Burning object on property of another with intent to intimidate.
- HB 1175 Adoption; consent of the birth father.
- HB 1177 Minors' abortions; penalty.
- HB 1185 Health care provider's records; access and copies.
- HB 1186 Election of Chief Justice by the justices of the Court.
- HB 1205 Confidentiality of juvenile records.
- HB 1207 Appeal bonds.
- HB 1209 Clerk of circuit court; military service discharge records.
- HB 1213 Guardianship and conservatorship; court costs and fees for attorneys.
- HB 1218 Runaway juveniles; criteria for detention.
- HB 1219 Conservators of the peace; use of special registry.
- HB 1223 Assignment of judges.
- HB 1224 Child custody proceedings.
- HB 1227 Infectious biological substances; penalty.
- HB 1230 DNA testing.
- HB 1234 Driving offense resulting in the death of any person.
- HB 1236 Juvenile detention; adults.
- HB 1240 Assignment of judges.
- HB 1246 Juvenile placement in a secure facility.
- HB 1254 Forfeiture of driver's license for DWI.
- HB 1287 High constable; execution of writ.
- HB 1303 Extension of restricted driver's license.
- HB 1309 Prepayable traffic infractions and nontraffic offenses.
- HB 1310 Damaging highway signs; penalty.
- HB 1341 Presumption of death exception due to September 11, 2001.
- HB 1344 Confidentiality of juvenile court records; exceptions.
- HB 1347 Magistrates; to provide bonding information to public.
- HJ 16 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for felons.
- HJ 17 Constitutional amendment; restoration of civil rights for felons.
- SB 17 Service of process; remedies.
- SB 44 Child custody and visitation; penalty for violation of court order.
- SB 83 Technology Trust Fund Fee; extends sunset provisions.
- SB 84 Civil immunity of officials for litter pick-up by probationers.
- SB 97 Mental evaluation of sex offenders.
- SB 106 Public defender's office; Montgomery County.
- SB 107 Eminent domain; exercising power.
- SB 111 Burning object on property of another with intent to intimidate.
- SB 130 Termination of parental rights.
- SB 131 Constitutional amendment; claims of actual innocence.
- SB 135 Speedy trial.
- SB 136 Detention and diversion incarceration programs.
- SB 137 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.
- SB 138 Election of Chief Justice by justices of Supreme Court.
- SB 150 Court fees.
- SB 152 Wills, trusts and estates; small estates.
- SB 153 Circuit court clerks.
- SB 155 Larceny; may be placed on probation for first offense.
- SB 210 Criminal history records information; emergency placement of child.
- SB 221 Telecommunication devices; penalty.
- SB 252 Criminal Sentencing Commission; appointments.
- SB 290 Domestic violence; statewide facilitator for victims.
- SB 291 Commonwealth's right to appeal in felony actions.
- SB 303 Recodification of Title 63.1; public assistance, etc.
- SB 306 Animal cruelty.
- SB 310 Administrative Process Act; number of hearing officers.
- SB 316 Civil law; immunity in sharing patient safety information.
- SB 317 Public Defender Commission; duties.
- SB 321 Criminal solicitation; penalty.
- SB 348 Failure to exhibit driver's license; fingerprint.
- SB 353 DUI; blood alcohol test.
- SB 355 Blood alcohol test; admissibility in DUI trials.
- SB 357 Venue in homicide cases.
- SB 358 Proof of insurance, etc., for vehicles involved in accidents.
- SB 404 Courthouse security; funding by assessment fees.
- SB 406 Sheriffs' processing fee.
- SB 419 DNA sample of felons; payment.
- SB 445 Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; created.
- SB 452 Street signs; penalty for defacing, removal, etc.
- SB 467 Juveniles; criteria for detention or shelter care.
- SB 473 Criminal procedure; speedy trial.
- SB 474 General district courts; jurisdictional amounts, exception.
- SB 482 Persons acquitted of misdemeanors by reason of insanity.
- SB 485 Stalking protective orders; confidentiality of identity.
- SB 497 Death penalty; prohibited for mentally retarded persons.
- SB 513 Extradition; payment of costs by fugitive.
- SB 514 Terrorism.
- SB 518 Child protective orders; confidentiality of identity.
- SB 520 Workers' compensation; third party claims.
- SB 522 Aggressive driving; definition, penalty.
- SB 527 Property; release of liens.
- SB 533 Juvenile court services unit; establishment.
- SB 534 Juveniles; sentence for conviction of violent felony.
- SB 535 Blood, saliva or tissue sample upon arrest for a violent felony.
- SB 537 Child abuse or neglect; appointment of counsel in such cases.
- SB 541 Attorney-issued subpoenas.
- SB 545 Testimony of teachers in custody or visitation hearings.
- SB 546 Garnishment; identity of judgment debtor.
- SB 555 Businesses; damages for lost profits.
- SB 591 Drug Treatment Courts; established, reports by Exe. Sec. of S.C.
- SB 607 Adoption; consent of birth father.
- SB 628 Adoption; consent of birth father.
- SB 633 DNA profile; admissible in criminal proceeding.
- SB 634 Sentencing; revocation of probation or suspended sentence.
- SB 641 Protective orders; issuance in cases of dating violence.
- SB 642 Deferral and dismissal; community-based corrections program.
- SB 644 School bus liability; filing of claims.
- SB 650 Inmates as witnesses.
- SB 653 Juveniles; retention of fingerprints.
- SB 676 Charitable corporations.
- SJ 42 Constitutional amendment; claims of actual innocence.
- SJ 43 Study; Crime Commission, indigent defense commission.