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HB3006: Investigation following conviction for criminal street gang activity;

HOUSE BILL NO. 3006
Offered January 10, 2007
Prefiled January 10, 2007
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2.1 of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-46.3:4, relating to investigation into legal presence in the United States following arrest for criminal street gang activity.
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Patron-- Marsden
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Committee Referral Pending
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 2.1 of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 a section numbered 18.2-46.3:4 as follows:

§ 18.2-46.3:4. Investigation following conviction for criminal street gang activity.

Upon the conviction of any person for a violation of § 18.2-46.2 or 18.2-46.3 or adjudication of a juvenile for a delinquent act that would be a violation of § 18.2-46.2 or 18.2-46.3 if committed by an adult, the probation and parole officer shall verify the person's immigration status through the Virginia Criminal Information Network Immigration Alien Query. If the officer discovers that the person is in the United States illegally, he shall report his status to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency and may report any information he may have regarding household members.   

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