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2011 SESSION
HB 2462 Juveniles; filing of petition not necessary for certain misdemeanor offenses.
Introduced by: Gregory D. Habeeb | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Certain misdemeanor offenses by minors. Provides that in the case of a misdemeanor violation of § 18.2-250.1 (possession of marijuana) and § 18.2-266.1 (underage drinking and driving) a petition need not be filed if the juvenile is released to the custody of a parent or legal guardian pending the initial court date. Current law provides that no petition need be filed in the case of any violation of § 18.2-266 (DUI) or 29.1-738 (drunk boating). A procedure is established making it possible for a juvenile to have a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge referred to intake for consideration of informal proceedings.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Certain misdemeanor offenses by minors. Provides that in the case of a misdemeanor violation of § 18.2-250.1 (possession of marijuana) and § 18.2-266.1 (underage drinking and driving) a petition need not be filed if the juvenile is released to the custody of a parent or legal guardian pending the initial court date. Current law provides that no petition need be filed in the case of any violation of § 18.2-266 (DUI) or 29.1-738 (drunk boating).