SB409: Conservator of the peace, special; disqualification for appointment.

Chief Patron

Sen. Phil Puckett (D-38)

Phil Puckett (D-38)
Served: 1998–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

01/10/2008: In Courts of Justice Committee

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Summary

Disqualification for appointment as special conservator of the peace. Provides that no person with a conviction for a criminal offense involving (a) moral turpitude, (b) assault and battery, (c) damage to real or personal property, (d) controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2, (e) prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, or (f) any felony, or for any Class 1 misdemeanor involving firearms, is eligible to become a special conservator of the peace. Currently, the listing includes any conviction of a criminal offense involving firearms, which would include Class 2, 3, and 4 misdemeanors as disqualifiers.