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HB1006: Emergency custody order and temporary detention order hearings; evidence.
Chief Patron
Del.
Rob Bell (R-58)
Rob Bell
(R-58)
Charlottesville, VA
Served: 2002–
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Introduced |
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Status
01/24/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Evidence in emergency custody order and temporary detention order hearings. Clarifies that a magistrate may consider any past actions of the person, past mental health treatment of the person, medical records, hearsay evidence, any affidavits submitted, or any other relevant information when deciding whether to issue an emergency custody order or temporary detention order.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/24/2008 and 01/24/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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Comments
This is lowering the bar for evidence so low that anyone could have anyone committed in this state.
Excuse me, I mean anyone could have anyone temporaily detained for up to 48 hours or longer if the time of the TDO is also extended. There need to be some standards for the evidence used to deprive a citizen of their liberty and take them away in handcuffs in front of their neighbors or employer, often leading to eviction or firing and often leading to trauma and fear for the person who is subject to the TDO and sometimes their family or spouse as well.