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

Chief Patron

Del. John Cosgrove (R-78)

John Cosgrove (R-78)
Chesapeake, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

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

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

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.   View Full Text »

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