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2020 SESSION
HB 95 Court of Appeals; jurisdiction, contempt of court.
Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Jurisdiction of Court of Appeals; contempt of court. Provides that the Court of Appeals of Virginia has appellate jurisdiction over a judgment of the circuit court that holds or fails to hold a person in contempt of court. Under current law, the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction only over a judgment that holds a person in contempt of court.
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HISTORY
- 12/11/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101980D
- 12/11/19 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/14/20 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 01/22/20 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/11/20 House: Left in Courts of Justice