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2005 SESSION
SB 1067 Juveniles; detention for firearm possession if constituted as threat to others.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Dispositions for delinquent juveniles; penalty. Allows a juvenile 11 years of age or older to be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for a violation of § 18.2-308.7 (possession or transportation of certain firearms by persons under the age of 18), which is a Class 1 misdemeanor, if the liberty of the juvenile constitutes a clear and substantial threat to the life or health of the juvenile or others and the juvenile was previously found delinquent based on an offense that would be a Class 1 misdemeanor if committed by an adult. Under current law a juvenile cannot be committed for a Class 1 misdemeanor unless he has three previous Class 1 misdemeanors or a previous felony.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Dispositions for delinquent juveniles; penalty. Allows a juvenile 11 years of age or older to be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for a violation of § 18.2-308.7 (possession or transportation of certain firearms by persons under the age of 18), which is a Class 1 misdemeanor, if the liberty of the juvenile constitutes a clear and substantial threat to the life or health of the juvenile or others. Under current law a juvenile cannot be committed for a Class 1 misdemeanor unless he has three previous Class 1 misdemeanors or a previous felony.