CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 
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Applicant Fingerprint Database; created for State Police to use in criminal background checks. Adding § 52-46. (Patron-
Saslaw, 
SB 634 (Chapter 
826))
 
 
Arrest; issuance of warrant, execution. Amending § 19.2-76. (Patron-
Armstrong, 
HB 1073 (
C))
 
 
Arrest; time allowed for bail review hearing. Amending § 19.2-158. (Patron-
Louderback, 
HB 1318 (
F))
 
 
Arrest without warrant; applicable in drunk driving cases. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 664 (Chapter 
949))
 
 
 
Bail; denied due to multiple DUI offenses. Amending §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-390. (Patron-
Rerras, 
SB 442 (Chapter 
406))
 
 
Bail Bondsmen and Bounty Hunters; Report of Crime Commission (HJR 201, 2001). (HD 13)
 
Bail enforcement agents; regulation and licensure. Amending § 9.1-102; adding §§ 9.1-185 through 9.1-199. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 334 (Chapter 
397))
 
 
Bonds; forfeiture for failure to appear and to meet conditions of recognizance. Amending § 19.2-143. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 647 (
F))
 
 
Capital cases; appointment of counsel. Amending § 19.2-163.7. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 177 (Chapter 
329))
 
 
Capital punishment; age of applicability for certain minors. Amending § 18.2-10. (Patron-
Eisenberg, 
HB 1341 (
F))
 
 
Community criminal justice boards; representation at meetings. Amending § 9.1-178. (Patron-
Blevins, 
SB 308 (Chapter 
395))
 
 
Conservators of the peace; includes special agents of Department of Homeland Security. Amending § 19.2-12. (Patron-
O’Brien, 
SB 298 (Chapter 
1009))
 
 
Conservators of the peace; registration. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-
Norment, 
SB 390 (Chapter 
401))
 
 
Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act; issuance of summonses and subpoenas. Amending §§ 6.1-2.25 and 6.1-2.27. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 509 (Chapter 
597))
 
 
Court-appointed counsel; compensation. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 492 (
F))
 
 
Courts not of record; costs associated with actions of trial. Amending §§ 16.1-93 and 16.1-94.01. (Patron-
Orrock, 
HB 39 (
F))
 
 
Crime prevention specialists; certification approval. Amending §§ 9.1-161 and 9.1-162. (Patron-
Weatherholtz, 
HB 1116 (Chapter 
466))
 
 
 
Criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife. Amending §§ 8.01-398 and 19.2-271.2. (Patron-
Johnson, 
HB 352 (
C))
 
 
Criminal history records check; applicable to adult substance abuse treatment facilities. Amending §§ 37.1-183.3 and 37.1-197.2. (Patron-
Devolites, 
SB 93 (
F))
 
 
Criminal history records check; applicable to justices, judges, substitute judges and magistrates. Amending §§ 16.1-69.9, 16.1-69.9:1, 16.1-69.9:4, 17.1-303, 17.1-400, 17.1-501, 17.1-509, 17.1-512 and 19.2-35. (Patron-
Phillips, 
HB 916 (Chapter 
452))
 
 
Criminal history records check; locality may require applicant or licensee to pay cost of fingerprinting. Amending § 15.2-1503.1. (Patron-
Marsh, 
SB 90 (Chapter 
160))
 
 
Criminal justice academy training; Roanoke County may charge a fee for participation. Amending § 9.1-106. (Patron-
Ware, O., 
HB 810 (
F))
 
 
Criminal Justice Services Board; membership. Amending § 9.1-108. (Patron-
Devolites, 
SB 100 (
F))
 
 
Criminal Justice Services, Department of; use of fees. Amending § 9.1-142. (Patron-
Weatherholtz, 
HB 1114 (
F))
 
 
Criminal offenses; deferred disposition. Adding § 19.2-303.5. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 496 (
F))
 
 
Criminal penalties; revision throughout Code. Amending §§ 8.01-44.4, 9.1-902, 9.1-908, 9.1-910, 16.1-69.48:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-269.1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-9, 18.2-10, 18.2-25, 18.2-31, 18.2-32, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-46.5, 18.2-46.6, 18.2-49, 18.2-49.1, 18.2-53, 18.2-53.1, 18.2-54.1, 18.2-54.2, 18.2-55, 18.2-57, 18.2-57.02, 18.2-57.2, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-67.9, 18.2-67.10, 18.2-128, 18.2-144, 18.2-147.1, 18.2-289, 18.2-300, 18.2-370.2, 18.2-427, 18.2-481, 19.2-163, 19.2-215.1, 19.2-218.1, 19.2-218.2, 19.2-264.4, 19.2-270.1, 19.2-297.1, 19.2-298.01, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-327.2, 19.2-327.3, 19.2-335, 19.2-336, 53.1-40.01, 53.1-131.2, 53.1-151, 54.1-2989 and 63.2-1719; adding §§ 18.2-47.1 through 18.2-47.5, 18.2-48.01, 18.2-48.02, 18.2-51.01 through 18.2-51.05, 18.2-52.01, 18.2-52.02; repealing §§ 18.2-47, 18.2-48, 18.2-48.1, 18.2-51, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-51.2 and 18.2-67.2:1. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 1053 (
C))
 
 
Criminal records; expungement for unjust conviction. Amending §§ 19.2-392.2 and 23-7.4:1. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 631 (
I) See 
HB638)
 
 
Criminal trials; hospitalization of mentally ill defendants. Amending §§ 19.2-169.6, 19.2-176 and 19.2-177.1. (Patron-
Edwards, 
SB 640 (
C))
 
 
Deadman’s Statute; increases amount of admissible evidence when party incapable of testifying. Amending § 8.01-397. (Patron-
Obenshain, 
SB 481 (
C))
 
 
Death penalty; abolished. Amending §§ 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25 and 19.2-152.2. (Patron-
Hargrove, 
HB 129 (
F))
 
 
Death penalty; content of sentencing order when sentence of imprisonment for life imposed. Amending § 19.2-264.5. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 755 (Chapter 
298))
 
 
Death penalty; moratorium on executions. (Patron-
Marsh, 
SB 47 (
F))
 
 
 
Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates. Adding §§ 8.01-400.3 and 19.2-271.4. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 665 (
F))
 
 
Domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and violation of protective orders; training of personnel to handle. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 16.1-253.2, 16.1-279.1, 19.2-81.4 and 63.2-1502. (Patron-
Griffith, 
HB 1233 (Chapter 
980); 
Norment, 
SB 236 (Chapter 
972))
 
 
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; arrest may be reported to Central Criminal Records Exchange. Amending § 19.2-390. (Patron-
Janis, 
HB 594 (Chapter 
284))
 
 
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence for third offense, joint prosecution of DUI and reckless driving, administrative license suspension. Amending §§ 18.2-270, 19.2-294.1, 46.2-391 and 46.2-391.2. (Patron-
Norment, 
SB 384 (Chapter 
937))
 
 
Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless driving; dismissal of one of dual charges. Amending § 19.2-294.1. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 768 (
F); 
Mims, 
SB 491 (
I) See 
SB384)
 
 
Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-
Reynolds, 
SB 192 (
C))
 
 
Family abuse; determination of predominant physical aggressor. Amending §§ 9.1-102, 19.2-81.3 and 19.2-81.4. (Patron-
Howell, 
SB 550 (Chapter 
1016))
 
 
Felonies; DNA sampling of arrestees for attempted crime. Amending § 19.2-310.2:1. (Patron-
McDougle, 
HB 776 (Chapter 
445))
 
 
Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence for cooperation with prosecution. Amending § 19.2-303. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HB 522 (
C))
 
 
Felony cases; transmission of prisoner orders. Amending § 19.2-310. (Patron-
Norment, 
SB 238 (
C))
 
 
Felony conviction; issuance of writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence. Adding §§ 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.14. (Patron-
Marsh, 
SB 218 (
C))
 
 
Felony conviction; issuance of writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence, report. Adding §§ 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.14. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 333 (Chapter 
1024))
 
 
Forfeiture statutes; transfer to criminal procedure code. Amending §§ 18.2-246.13, 18.2-246.14, 18.2-283.1, 18.2-287.4, 18.2-308, 18.2-308.1:2, 18.2-308.1:3, 18.2-308.1:4, 18.2-308.2, 18.2-308.2:01, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-308.5, 18.2-308.7, 18.2-374.1:1, 19.2-386.1 through 19.2-386.5 and 59.1-148.4; adding §§ 19.2-386.15 through 19.2-386.31; repealing §§ 18.2-46.9, 18.2-110, 18.2-152.16, 18.2-190.7, 18.2-246.4, 18.2-249, 18.2-253, 18.2-253.1, 18.2-253.2, 18.2-265.4, 18.2-310, 18.2-336 and 18.2-374.2. (Patron-
McDonnell, 
HB 1058 (Chapter 
995))
 
 
Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain records of Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 2.2-3705. (Patron-
Scott, J.M., 
HB 1246 (Chapter 
766))
 
 
Gangs; presumption against bail, presentence report due to criminal participation. Amending §§ 19.2-120 and 19.2-299. (Patron-
Rust, 
HB 1012 (Chapter 
308); 
Mims, 
SB 492 (Chapter 
819))
 
 
Grand jurors; procedure for selection. Amending § 19.2-194. (Patron-
Pollard, 
HB 942 (Chapter 
306))
 
 
Health records; privacy provisions. Amending § 32.1-127.1:03. (Patron-
O’Bannon, 
HB 879 (Chapter 
67))
 
 
Illegal aliens; procedure for detention and arrest. Amending §§ 19.2-82 and 19.2-120; adding § 19.2-81.6. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 570 (Chapter 
360); 
Mims, 
SB 493 (Chapter 
412))
 
 
Juveniles; fingerprints and photographs required if charged with certain delinquent acts. Amending § 16.1-299. (Patron-
Moran, 
HB 1096 (Chapter 
464))
 
 
Law-enforcement officers; procedure for hearing prior to issuance of warrant for arrest. Adding § 19.2-70.1. (Patron-
Byron, 
HB 865 (
F))
 
 
Magistrate System; Report of Supreme Court of Virginia (HJR 32, 2002). (HD 7)
 
Magistrates; abolishes training requirements by attorneys for the Commonwealth. Repealing § 19.2-42. (Patron-
Marsh, 
SB 162 (Chapter 
327))
 
 
Magistrates; appointment. Amending §§ 19.2-35, 19.2-36 and 19.2-38. (Patron-
McDonnell, 
HB 1139 (Chapter 
370))
 
 
 
Mentally ill; procedure for issuance of temporary detention orders by a magistrate. Amending § 37.1-67.1. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 578 (
C))
 
 
Misdemeanor cases; arrest in lieu of service of summons. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-
Janis, 
HB 590 (
F))
 
 
Misdemeanor cases; attorney to provide discovery. Amending § 19.2-265.4. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 120 (Chapter 
348))
 
 
Obstruction of justice; includes intimidating or impeding a witness. Amending § 18.2-460. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 164 (
F))
 
 
Pretrial services; applicable for adults and juveniles transferred for trial as adults. Amending §§ 19.2-152.2, 53.1-95.8 and 53.1-109. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 1308 (Chapter 
378))
 
 
Property bail bondsmen; certification. Amending § 19.2-152.1. (Patron-
Melvin, 
HB 71 (Chapter 
264))
 
 
Protective orders; distribution of information by intake officer. Amending § 16.1-260. (Patron-
Howell, 
SB 551 (Chapter 
255))
 
 
Public Defender Commission; name changed to Indigent Defense Commission, report. Amending §§ 16.1-266, 19.2-159, 19.2-163.7, 19.2-163.8 and 53.1-124; adding §§ 19.2-163.01 through 19.2-163.04 and 19.2-163.4:1; repealing §§ 19.2-163.1, 19.2-163.2 and 19.2-163.6. (Patron-
Moran, 
HB 1056 (Chapter 
921); 
Stolle, 
SB 330 (Chapter 
884))
 
 
Public defender’s office; establishment in any judicial circuit that does not have one. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 1356 (
F))
 
 
Public defender’s office; establishment in Arlington County and Falls Church City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-
Ebbin, 
HB 950 (
C); 
Whipple, 
SB 450 (
C))
 
 
Public defender’s office; establishment in Chesapeake City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HB 34 (
C))
 
 
Public defender’s office; establishment in Hampton City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-
Gear, 
HB 1454 (
C))
 
 
Public defender’s office; establishment in Newport News City. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-
Hamilton, 
HB 583 (
C))
 
 
Resisting arrest; penalty. Amending § 18.2-479.1. (Patron-
Cosgrove, 
HB 226 (
F))
 
 
School students; report of arrest for certain criminal offenses. Amending §§ 16.1-260, 19.2-83.1 and 22.1-279.3:1. (Patron-
Saslaw, 
SB 633 (Chapter 
517))
 
 
Sentencing guidelines; felony offenses include solicitation to commit murder and certain other terrorist activities. Amending § 17.1-805. (Patron-
McDonnell, 
HB 1148 (Chapter 
866))
 
 
Sex crimes against spouses; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 9.1-902, 9.1-908, 9.1-910, 16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-805, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 19.2-299, 19.2-303.4, 19.2-335 and 19.2-336; repealing §§ 18.2-67.2:1, 19.2-218.1 and 19.2-218.2. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 655 (
F))
 
 
Speedy trial and speedy sentencing; provisions. Amending §§ 19.2-243 and 19.2-298. (Patron-
Hurt, 
HB 785 (
F))
 
 
Subpoenas; time frame for those issued by attorneys. Amending §§ 8.01-407, 8.01-413, 16.1-89 and 16.1-265. (Patron-
Mims, 
SB 495 (Chapter 
335))
 
 
Traffic infractions; prepayment. Amending § 19.2-254.1. (Patron-
Marsh, 
SB 23 (
F))
 
 
Trials; appeals due to inadequate damages. Amending § 8.01-383.1. (Patron-
Stolle, 
SB 414 (
F))
 
 
 
Trials; exclusion of witnesses. Amending § 19.2-265.1. (Patron-
Moran, 
HB 1095 (Chapter 
311))
 
 
Victim impact testimony; admission in proceedings. Amending § 19.2-295.3. (Patron-
Scott, E.T., 
HB 1083 (Chapter 
310))
 
 
Wire, electronic or oral communications; no penalty if parties consent to interception. Amending § 19.2-62. (Patron-
Deeds, 
SB 250 (
F))
 
 
Wire, electronic or oral communications; penalty for illegal interception. Amending § 19.2-62. (Patron-
Bell, 
HB 650 (Chapter 
149))
 
 
Wiretaps; expands crimes for which Attorney General may apply for orders. Amending § 19.2-66. (Patron-
Albo, 
HB 118 (Chapter 
122))
 
 
Witness summons; payment of costs and expenses to physicians. Amending § 8.01-407. (Patron-
Kilgore, 
HB 495 (
C))