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2012 SESSION
HB 956 Immediate sanction probation; removes two program limit.
Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Immediate sanction probation. Continues immediate sanction probation programs adopted in 2010 and which were subject to sunset on July 1, 2012, and removes the two program limit (expands program to statewide application). The bill provides that as a condition of suspension of sentence pursuant to § 19.2-303, a defendant who was not convicted of a violent crime may be ordered to participate in an immediate sanction probation program. An offender arrested for a violation of the conditions of his probation would receive an expedited hearing before the court. An affidavit prepared by his probation and parole officer detailing the offense for which he was arrested may be received into evidence without the officer's testimony. The immediate sanction hearing is not authorized for new criminal offenses or absconding for more than seven days. Such an offender would serve no more than 30 days in jail for a probation offense.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102287D
- 01/11/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
- 01/30/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Courts of Justice