JUVENILE JUSTICE

(P) Passed (F) Failed (V) Vetoed (I) Incorporated into other legislation
(C) Carried over from 2004 Session
(CD)Carried over from 2004 Session but died in Committee on or before December 10th

Juvenile work release program; established, penalty, report. Adding §§ 66-25.1:1 through 66-25.1:4. (Patron-BaCote, HB 2657 (Chapter 648))

Juveniles; may file own petition. Amending § 16.1-260. (Patron-Ticer, SB 469 (CD))

Juveniles; representation by attorney may not be waived if charge would be a felony if committed by adult. Amending § 16.1-266. (Patron-McDonnell, HB 2670 (Chapter 427))

Law Officers’ Retirement System; includes juvenile probation and parole officers. Amending § 51.1-212. (Patron-Cosgrove, HB 1673 (F); Spruill, HB 1699 (F); Griffith, HB 1985 (F); Colgan, SB 164 (CD); Colgan, SB 1221 (F))

Mental health services transition plan; Board of Juvenile Justice to promulgate regulations for providing to incarcerated juveniles. Adding § 16.1-293.1. (Patron-Bell, HB 2245 (Chapter 405); Deeds, SB 843 (Chapter 334))

Mental health treatment; Departments of Education, Health, et al, to develop strategy to address lack of access thereof for children. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2148 (F))

Youth court program; allows use when informal action is taken on complaint. Amending § 16.1-260. (Patron-Amundson, HB 2149 (F))