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HB 2452 Contempt of court; willful failure to appear.
Introduced by: Les R. Adams | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Contempt of court; failure to appear. Provides that contempt of court for willful failure to appear may be punished summarily. The bill also requires judges to indicate, in writing, the reason for a charge and punishment of contempt when punished summarily. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Contempt of court; failure to appear. Provides that contempt of court for failure to appear may be punished summarily. The bill also requires judges to indicate, in writing, the reason for a charge and punishment of contempt when punished summarily. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia State Crime Commission.