Traffic infractions; deferral of proceedings. (HB95)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Deferral of proceedings for traffic infractions. Provides that persons who have not (i) previously been convicted of any traffic offense, including any traffic infraction; (ii) previously been referred to a traffic school or driver improvement clinic in lieu of a conviction; or (iii) previously had proceedings against them for a traffic infraction dismissed pursuant to this section, may be placed on probation instead of being adjudicated guilty of a traffic infraction. Probation is conditioned on the person not being found guilty of another traffic offense that was committed within six months of the deferment. If this condition is fulfilled, the proceedings against the person shall be dismissed. Amends § 16.1-69.48:1 (“Fixed fee for misdemeanors, traffic infractions and other violations in district court; additional fees to be added.”), § 17.1-275.7 (“Fixed misdemeanor fee.”), § 19.2-303.4 (“Payment of costs when proceedings deferred and defendant placed on probation.”), § 19.2-335 (“Judge of district court to certify to clerk of circuit court costs of proceedings in criminal cases before him.”), § 19.2-336 (“Clerk to make up statement of whole cost, and issue execution therefor.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
