Emergency protective order; authority of magistrate or judge to issue in cases of sexual battery. (HB1842)

Introduced By

Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)

Progress

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Passed Committee
Passed House
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Became Law

Description

Authority of a magistrate or judge to issue an emergency protective order. Expands the authority of a magistrate or judge to issue an emergency protective order to include issuance when a warrant is issued for misdemeanor sexual battery. Currently, issuance of an emergency order predicated on a criminal act is limited to the crime of assault on a family member. Amends § 19.2-152.10 (“Protective order.”), § 19.2-152.8 (“Emergency protective orders authorized.”), § 19.2-152.9 (“Preliminary protective orders.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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