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HOUSE BILL NO. 2981 House Amendments in [ ] – February 5, 2007 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-265.6, relating to the dismissal of criminal charges. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Janis ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-265.6 as follows:

§ 19.2-265.6. Effect of dismissal of criminal charges.

No dismissal of any criminal charge by a court shall bar subsequent prosecution of the charge unless jeopardy attached at the earlier proceeding [ or unless the dismissal order explicitly states that the dismissal is with prejudice ] .