SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2011 SESSION

  • | print version

HB 2036 Commitment on parole supervision; court services unit to consult with local social services.

Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Release of persons from commitment on parole supervision.  Changes the time during which the court services unity shall consult with the local department of social services concerning return of a person released from the Department of Juvenile Justice to a locality from four weeks to 90 days prior to the date on which the person is released, and provides that during that time the court services unit and the local department of social services shall collaborate to develop a plan that prepares the person for successful transition from the Department's custody to the community. The plan shall identify the services necessary for such transition and how the services are to be provided. This bill is identical to SB 1170.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Release of persons from commitment on parole supervision. Changes from four weeks to 90 days the time by which the court services unit shall consult with the local department of social services prior to a person's release from commitment on parole supervision about the return of the person to the locality and the placement of the person. The bill also provides that the court services unit shall collaborate with the local department of social services to develop a plan that prepares the person for successful transition from the Department's commitment to the custody of the local department of social services. The plan shall identify the services necessary for such transition and how the services are to be provided.