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2010 SESSION
SB 592 Veterans' mental health courts; allows Hampton Roads to establish.
Introduced by: John C. Miller | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Veterans' mental health courts. Allows, in Hampton Roads, the establishment of veterans' mental health courts as specialized court dockets within the existing structure of Virginia's court system, offering judicial monitoring of intensive treatment and supervision of offenders who are affected by mental illness, an alcohol or substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or traumatic brain injury, any of which appear to be related to military service, including, without limitation, any readjustment to civilian life that is necessary after service in the armed services. A state veterans' mental health court advisory committee is established and localities intending to establish veterans' mental health courts are required to establish local advisory committees. The Supreme Court of Virginia is given administrative oversight for the implementation of the act. This bill was incorporated into SB 158.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/10 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103674D
- 01/13/10 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/01/10 Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health
- 02/08/10 Senate: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB158-Edwards) (14-Y 0-N)