Illegal aliens; presumption of no bail for those charged with certain crimes. (HB779)

Introduced By

Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City) with support from 17 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Progress

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Description

Presumption of no bail for illegal aliens charged with certain crimes. Provides that a judicial officer shall presume, subject to rebuttal, that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the person or the safety of the public if (i) the person is currently charged with an offense listed in subsection A of 19.2-297.1 (acts of violence), subsection C of 17.1-805 (acts of violence), or any felony offense under Chapter 4 ( 18.2-30 et seq.) of Title 18.2 (crimes against the person), any felony offense under Article 1 ( 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 (drug offenses), or any offense under Articles 2 ( 18.2-266 et seq.), 4 ( 18.2-279 et seq.), 5 ( 18.2-288 et seq.), 6 ( 18.2-299 et seq.), or 7 ( 18.2-308 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 (crimes involving health and safety), and (ii) the court determines that the person is illegally present in the United States. This presumption shall exist unless and until notification is received from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement that it does not intend to detain the person. Amends § 19.2-120.1, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/05/2008: Merged into HB440

History

  • 01/08/2008 Committee
  • 01/08/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081699838
  • 01/08/2008 Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 02/05/2008 Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: SB623.

Comments

Mary Steele Yorktown VA writes:

There should be no bail at all, they are here illegally and should be held until they are cleared by locals and then immediately sent to Federal authorities for deportation.

These actions are working to deter illegals from coming here. The word is out in Mexico. Fewer are coming and many leave when there is no work for them. Do this across the country so we can focus on the ones that are here to do us harm!!

Posted 65 months ago.