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2003 SESSION
HB 1520 Juvenile and domestic relations court expanded jurisdiction.
Introduced by: Richard H. Black | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Juvenile and domestic relations court expanded jurisdiction. Expands the definition of "child in need of services" to mean a child under the age of 14 whose behavior, conduct or condition presents or results in a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of the child or any other person. This legislation is in response to the beating of a three year-old girl by two boys, ages five and six, in Loudoun County. This bill is identical to SB 991.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Juvenile and domestic relations court expanded jurisdiction. Expands the definition of "child in need of services" to mean a child whose behavior, conduct or condition presents or results in a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of the child or any other person. This legislation is in response to the beating of a three year-old girl named Hannah by two boys, ages five and six, in Loudoun County.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Juvenile and domestic relations court expanded jurisdiction. Expands the definition of "child in need of services" to mean a child whose behavior, conduct or condition presents or results in a serious threat to the well-being and physical safety of the child or any other person. This legislation is in response to the beating of a three year-old girl named Hannah by two boys, ages five and six, in Loudoun County.