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SB 454 Juvenile court; retained jurisdiction, procedures in case of adults, penalties.
Introduced by: William M. Stanley, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Juvenile court; retained jurisdiction; procedures; penalties. Specifies procedures to be used for adults under the age of 21 who are subject to the retained jurisdiction of the juvenile court for criminal offenses committed as juveniles. The bill requires that a proceeding against such person be commenced by petition and that parents not be notified or involved. The bill specifies dispositional alternatives and a maximum jail sentence. The bill increases the maximum jail sentence to 12 months for each offense, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Under current law, the maximum jail sentence is 12 months for a single offense or multiple offenses. The bill also states that such persons are entitled to good conduct credit. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Juvenile court; retained jurisdiction; procedures; penalties. Specifies procedures to be used for adults who are subject to the retained jurisdiction of the juvenile court for criminal offenses committed as juveniles. The bill requires that a proceeding against such person be commenced by petition and that parents not be notified or involved. The bill specifies dispositional alternatives and a maximum jail sentence. The bill increases the maximum jail sentence to 12 months for each offense, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Under current law, the maximum jail sentence is 12 months for a single offense or multiple offenses. The bill also states that such persons are entitled to good conduct credit. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.