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HB 1218 Traffic misdemeanor; procedure for arrest.

Introduced by: Brian J. Moran | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Arrest for traffic misdemeanor.  Clarifies language in the motor vehicle code by requiring a magistrate to proceed with a probable cause determination under § 19.2-82 when an arrestee is brought before him following a traffic misdemeanor. Currently, an officer may release a suspected traffic misdemeanant on a summons unless the person refuses to appear, is likely not to appear, or is suspected of committing a felony.  Current vehicle code language is not expansive enough to cover those scenarios when the suspect is arrested and taken before a magistrate.


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