Address Confidentiality Program; established to protect victims of domestic violence. Adding § 2.2-515.2. (Patron-Miller, HB 2876 (F))

Advance directives; spouse or relative over 18 years of age may witness. Amending §§ 54.1-2982 and 54.1-2984. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2584 (Chapter 186))

Affidavit of chain of custody; allows admission into evidence by law-enforcement officer. Adding § 19.2-268.3. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1511 (F))

Arrest; issuance of warrant, execution. Amending § 19.2-76. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 1073 (CD))

Arrest; may confer with officer by telephone or radio to discuss probable cause for warrant. Amending §§ 19.2-54 and 19.2-72. (Patron-Bell, HB 2258 (F))

Bail; denied due to multiple sex offenses. Amending § 19.2-120. (Patron-Black, HB 1542 (Chapter 132); Hurt, HB 2643 (F))

Bail bondsmen; restriction of releasing person already on secure bond. Amending § 19.2-123. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2313 (F))

Blood alcohol tests in civil cases; admissibility of written results. Amending § 19.2-187.02. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2319 (I) See HB2118)

Blood alcohol tests in civil cases; admissibility of written results. Amending § 19.2-187.02; adding § 8.01-413.02. (Patron-Ware, O., HB 2118 (Chapter 801))

Bonds; change in length of time defendant has to appear in court, forfeiture for failure to appear. Amending § 19.2-143. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2315 (Chapter 585))

Burglary; added to list of offenses that apply to “three strikes” law. Amending § 19.2-297.1. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 2587 (F))

Capital murder cases; removes “default” life sentence in event jury cannot agree. Amending §§ 19.2-264.4, 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-Bell, HB 2773 (F))

Central Criminal Records Exchange; change in powers and duties of local law-enforcement agency and State Police. Amending § 19.2-390; adding § 19.2-390.02. (Patron-Moran, HB 2632 (Chapter 187); Stolle, SB 1164 (Chapter 229))

Circuit court cases; may appeal on speedy trial grounds. Amending § 19.2-398. (Patron-Moran, HB 2778 (I) See HB1977)

Circuit courts; dismissal of warrants, etc., pretrial appeal in felony case may be taken by State. Amending §§ 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-Janis, HB 1977 (Chapter 622))

Civil and criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife. Amending §§ 8.01-398 and 19.2-271.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 2174 (Chapter 809))

Conservation officers; change of powers. Amending §§ 10.1-117 and 19.2-81. (Patron-Shuler, HB 2086 (Chapter 88))

Conservators of the peace; includes attorneys for Commonwealth. Amending § 19.2-12. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 1666 (Chapter 372))

Conservators of the peace; law-enforcement officers are exempt from registration and bonding requirements. Amending § 19.2-13. (Patron-Hanger, SB 1013 (Chapter 498))

Court-appointed counsel; compensation. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Reese, HB 1516 (I) See HB1596)

Court-appointed counsel; increase of compensation when defending certain cases. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2814 (F))

Court-appointed counsel; increases compensation. Amending § 19.2-163. (Patron-Black, HB 1596 (F))

Criminal cases; disclosure of mental health expert testimony. Amending § 19.2-169.5. (Patron-Lingamfelter, HB 2678 (Chapter 428))

Criminal cases; notice to defendant 14 days prior to trial if introducing prior convictions. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2264 (F))

Criminal cases; reports and records of Chief Medical Examiner to be received as evidence. Amending § 19.2-188. (Patron-Athey, HB 2328 (F))

Criminal cases; sentencing proceeding by jury after conviction. Amending § 19.2-295.1. (Patron-Frederick, HB 1169 (CD))

Criminal cases; testimony of husband and wife. Amending §§ 8.01-398 and 19.2-271.2. (Patron-Johnson, HB 352 (CD))

Criminal history record information; allows free check for councils of Boy and Girl Scouts. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Fralin, HB 2301 (Chapter 175))

Criminal history record information; allows free check for Crime Stoppers, Solvers or Line program board member. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1676 (Chapter 149))

Criminal history records; dissemination of information. Amending § 19.2-389. (Patron-Albo, HB 1799 (F))

Criminal history records check, national; only one set of fingerprints needs to be provided by prospective employee. Amending § 19.2-392.02. (Patron-Ticer, SB 895 (Chapter 217))

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; various changes to allowances. Amending §§ 16.1-301, 19.2-368.5, 19.2-368.10 and 19.2-368.11:1; adding § 19.2-368.5:2. (Patron-Howell, SB 1131 (Chapter 683))

Criminal Justice Academy Training Fund, Regional; requires each locality to receive no less than total amount of fees collected for deposit thereto. (Patron-Carrico, HB 2892 (F))

Criminal Justice Services Board; increase of members. Amending § 9.1-108. (Patron-Devolites Davis, SB 988 (Chapter 672))

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 and 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 (CD))

Criminal records; eligibility for expungement of police and court records. Amending § 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Watkins, SB 1302 (F))

Criminal records; payment for certain expungements. Amending § 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Reese, HB 1584 (F))

Criminal trials; hospitalization of mentally ill defendants. Amending §§ 19.2-169.6, 19.2-176 and 19.2-177.1. (Patron-Edwards, SB 640 (CD); Edwards, SB 714 (F))

Deadman’s Statute; increases amount of admissible evidence when party incapable of testifying. Amending § 8.01-397. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 481 (CD))

Death penalty; changes in provisions. Amending §§ 18.2-8, 18.2-10, 18.2-22, 18.2-25 and 19.2-152.2. (Patron-Hargrove, HB 1879 (F))

Death penalty; moratorium on execution of prisoners. (Patron-Marsh, SB 915 (F))

Death penalty; prohibited for pregnant women. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 134 (CD))

Death penalty; restricted to those age 18 or older. Amending § 18.2-10. (Patron-Callahan, HB 1975 (F); Ticer, SB 1078 (F))

Defendant in circuit court; counsel may provide with presentence report. Amending § 19.2-299. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2647 (Chapter 188); Norment, SB 910 (Chapter 219))

Deferred disposition; allows for expungement of criminal record. Amending §§ 19.2-392.1 and 19.2-392.2. (Patron-Marrs, HB 2201 (F))

Detention center incarceration program; shall not be imposed as an addition to an active sentence. Amending § 19.2-316.2. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2114 (Chapter 580); Stolle, SB 1168 (Chapter 512))

Diversion center incarceration program; shall not be in addition to an active sentence. Amending § 19.2-316.3. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 2920 (Chapter 604))

Domestic violence or sexual assault; privileged communications between victims and advocates. Adding §§ 8.01-400.3 and 19.2-271.4. (Patron-Moran, HB 2802 (F))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; if person taken to medical facility, arresting officer may issue summons on premises. Amending § 19.2-73. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2668 (Chapter 425))

Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; reimbursement of expenses related to arrest. Amending § 15.2-1716. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1739 (F))

Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Adding § 18.2-112.1. (Patron-Reynolds, SB 192 (CD))

Embezzlement by public official of public funds; penalty. Amending § 18.2-112. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2653 (F))

Evidence; chain of custody form attested to by employee of law-enforcement agency responsible for custody thereof. Adding §§ 19.2-188.3 and 19.2-188.4. (Patron-Norment, SB 908 (F))

Evidence, human biological; Division of Forensic Science to store, preserve, etc., and to develop an inventory for felony cases. Amending § 19.2-270.4:1. (Patron-Marsh, SB 808 (F))

Facial recognition technology; definition, regulations of use. Adding §§ 19.2-70.4 through 19.2-70.7. (Patron-Griffith, HB 2353 (F))

Felonies; DNA analysis of arrestees for solicitation of prostitution or drug offense. Amending § 19.2-310.2:1. (Patron-Miles, HB 1639 (F))

Felons; speedy trial deadline extended due to natural disaster, strike, etc. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2306 (I) See HB2663)

Felons; time limitation for trial if accused in another jurisdiction. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-Shannon, HB 1858 (I) See HB2663)

Felons; what constitutes arrest for purposes of compliance with speedy trial. Amending § 19.2-243. (Patron-Janis, HB 1976 (I) See HB2663; McDonnell, HB 2663 (Chapter 650))

Felony cases; sentencing guidelines for revocation of suspension of sentence or probation. Adding § 19.2-306.1. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1155 (F))

Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence for cooperation with prosecution. Amending § 19.2-303. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 522 (CD); Cosgrove, HB 1675 (F))

Felony cases; transmission of prisoner orders. Amending § 19.2-310. (Patron-Norment, SB 238 (CD))

Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence. Adding §§ 19.2-327.10 through 19.2-327.14. (Patron-Marsh, SB 218 (CD))

Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10, 19.2-327.11 and 19.2-327.13. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1805 (F))

Felony convictions; issuance of writ of actual innocence for nonbiological evidence. Amending §§ 19.2-327.10 and 19.2-327.11. (Patron-Marsh, SB 914 (F))

Fingerprints; increases fees for noncriminal prints. Amending § 19.2-392. (Patron-Brink, HB 1869 (F); Ticer, SB 1084 (Chapter 347); Whipple, SB 1101 (I) See SB1084)

Firearms; sentencing guideline point enhancements for certain crimes in certain localities. Adding § 19.2-298.02. (Patron-Watkins, SB 986 (F))

Foreign orders; records from electronic communication service providers to comply with search warrants issued in other states. Amending § 19.2-70.3. (Patron-Mims, SB 1021 (F))

Forfeiture of property; allows alternative property to be seized in cases where a defendant’s property is to be seized because of terrorism. Adding § 19.2-386.32. (Patron-Howell, SB 863 (F))

Freedom of Information Act; exempts certain records of active investigations being conducted by Department of Criminal Justice Services. Amending § 2.2-3705.3. (Patron-Scott, J.M., HB 2729 (Chapter 601))

Graffiti ordinance; mandatory minimum fine and jail. Amending § 15.2-1812.2. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1877 (Chapter 614))

Graffiti violations; use of multijurisdiction grand jury. Amending § 19.2-215.1. (Patron-McDougle, HB 1873 (F))

Habeas corpus; attorney’s delayed appeal in criminal cases, petition limitations. Amending § 8.01-654; adding §§ 19.2-321.1 and 19.2-321.2. (Patron-Albo, HB 2628 (Chapter 836))

Habeas corpus; inadequacy of counsel allegation waives attorney-client privilege. Amending § 8.01-654. (Patron-Hurt, HB 2829 (F))

Illegal aliens; authority of law-enforcement officers to arrest. Amending § 19.2-81.6. (Patron-Parrish, HB 1837 (F))

Illegal manufacturing of controlled substances; court to order defendant to pay for removal and remediation associated therewith. Amending § 19.2-305.1. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2595 (Chapter 591))

Indigent Defense Commission; regulation for appointment of chairman. Amending § 19.2-163.02. (Patron-McDougle, HB 2305 (Chapter 176))

Indigent Defense Commission; required to report periodically to State Crime Commission and various other committees. Amending § 19.2-163.01. (Patron-Stolle, SB 1165 (Chapter 230))

Indigent Defense Commission, Executive Director of; added as member of Criminal Justice Services Board. Amending § 9.1-108. (Patron-Albo, HB 2627 (Chapter 594))

Judges; prohibited from ex parte examinations of witnesses or evidence, exception. Adding § 19.2-268.3. (Patron-Bell, HB 2261 (F))

Jurors, deaf and hearing-impaired; allows an interpreter in jury room. Amending §§ 8.01-384.1 and 19.2-164.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 1300 (F))

Juveniles; emergency hospitalization prior to trial. Amending §§ 16.1-340, 16.1-341, 16.1-342, 16.1-345 and 16.1-346.1. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 1070 (Chapter 346))

Law-enforcement officers; may detain person suspected of criminal activity. Adding § 19.2-82.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 1207 (F))

Magistrates; retired may be eligible to serve as substitute. Amending § 19.2-35. (Patron-Mims, SB 834 (F))

Misdemeanors; law-enforcement officer may transfer issuance of summons to full arrest if believes person will flee. Amending § 19.2-74. (Patron-Mims, SB 1020 (F))

Misdemeanors; possession of warrant by law-enforcement officer not necessary when making arrest. Amending § 19.2-81. (Patron-Scott, E.T., HB 2808 (Chapter 435))

Multijurisdiction grand jury; includes robbery within investigative functions. Amending § 19.2-215.1. (Patron-Janis, HB 1619 (F))

Pilot regional appellate office; to include within public defender’s office in City of Chesapeake. Amending § 19.2-163.04. (Patron-Melvin, HB 2528 (F))

Pregnant inmates; prohibits execution. (Patron-Marshall, R.G., HB 1812 (Chapter 155))

Pretrial appeal; defense to file objections on speedy trial or double jeopardy grounds in writing seven days before trial. Amending §§ 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2813 (I) See HB1977)

Pretrial motions and appeals; defense to file objections on speedy trial or double jeopardy grounds in writing seven days before trial. Amending §§ 19.2-266.2 and 19.2-398. (Patron-Obenshain, SB 1177 (Chapter 694))

Probation officers; defendant shall have right of attorney present during presentence interview. Amending § 19.2-299. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1987 (F))

Public defender’s office; establishment in Arlington County and City of Falls Church. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Ebbin, HB 950 (CD); Whipple, SB 450 (CD))

Public defender’s office; establishment in City of Chesapeake. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 34 (CD))

Public defender’s office; establishment in City of Hampton. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Gear, HB 1454 (CD))

Public defender’s office; establishment in City of Newport News. Amending § 19.2-163.2. (Patron-Hamilton, HB 583 (CD))

Restitution; provision for paying interest. Amending § 19.2-305.4. (Patron-Armstrong, HB 2006 (Chapter 79); Reynolds, SB 695 (Chapter 14))

Sex crimes against children; allows evidence of defendant’s prior conviction thereof in similar case. Adding § 19.2-270.7. (Patron-Edwards, SB 1280 (F))

Sex offenders; numerous changes authorizing release of information to Attorney General. Amending §§ 9.1-101, 19.2-389, 19.2-389.1, 37.1-70.1, 37.1-70.2, 37.1-70.4, 37.1-70.5, 37.1-70.6, 37.1-70.9, 37.1-70.10 and 37.1-70.13; adding § 37.1-70.20. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1997 (Chapter 914))

Sexually abnormal offense; who may conduct mental evaluation of person convicted. Amending § 19.2-301. (Patron-Griffith, HB 1986 (F))

Subpoenaed documents; provides that all copies will be available upon request to any party. Amending § 8.01-417. (Patron-Mims, SB 827 (Chapter 211))

Trials; dismissal of action by nonsuit. Amending § 8.01-380. (Patron-Cuccinelli, SB 141 (CD))

Trials; exclusion of witnesses. Amending § 19.2-265.1. (Patron-Mims, SB 1022 (F))

Wire, electronic or oral communications; redefines jurisdiction for purposes of interception. Amending §§ 19.2-61, 19.2-66, 19.2-68 and 19.2-70.2. (Patron-Weatherholtz, HB 2869 (Chapter 934))

Witness summons; payment of costs and expenses to physicians. Amending § 8.01-407. (Patron-Kilgore, HB 495 (CD))