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2021 SESSION
SB 1242 Personal appearance by two-way electronic video and audio communication; entry of plea.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Personal appearance by two-way electronic video and audio communication; entry of plea or nolle prosequi; adjudication of probation violations. Provides that with the consent of the court and all parties, an appearance in a court may be made by two-way electronic video and audio communication for the purpose of (i) entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and the related sentencing of the defendant charged with a misdemeanor or felony, (ii) entry of a nolle prosequi, or (iii) adjudication of an alleged violation of probation. This bill is a recommendation of the Judicial Council of Virginia and the Committee on District Courts.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/21 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101001D
- 01/11/21 Senate: Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
- 01/20/21 Senate: Reported from Judiciary (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/22/21 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
- 01/25/21 Senate: Read second time and engrossed
- 01/26/21 Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- 02/02/21 House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/02/21 House: Read first time
- 02/02/21 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/08/21 House: Continued to Special Session 1 in Courts of Justice by voice vote