Warrants; those issued against law-enforcement officers or public school employees. (HB1773)

Introduced By

Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Issuance of warrants against law-enforcement officers. Provides that no arrest warrant shall be issued upon a complaint by a citizen without the prior approval of the local attorney for the Commonwealth, if the accused is a law-enforcement officer or public school employee and the alleged offense occurred while the accused was in the performance of his official duties. Amends § 19.2-72, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 12/28/2006 Committee
  • 12/28/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 074740276
  • 12/28/2006 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/11/2007 Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law