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SB173: Domestic violence cases; retention of records.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Harry Blevins (R-14)
Harry Blevins
(R-14)
Served: 2001–
Progress
| Introduced | |
| Passed Committee | |
| Passed House | |
| Passed Senate | |
| Signed by Governor | |
| Became Law |
Status
03/27/2008: signed by governor
Summary
Domestic violence; retention of records. Provides that records in cases involving misdemeanor convictions for (i) assault and battery against a family or household member, or (ii) violating a protective order shall be retained for 20 years. A third conviction for these crimes within 20 years is a felony, however, currently, such records are only required to be retained for 10 years.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/28/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/14/2008, 02/29/2008 and 03/11/2008.
Poll Results
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