HB735: Involuntary commitment hearings; third-year law students may represent petitioner.
Introduced By
Del.
Chuck Caputo (D-Oak Hill)
Chuck Caputo
(D-Oak Hill)
Served: 2006–
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 |
Status
12/04/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
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Summary
Involuntary commitment hearings; law students. Provides that it is not the unauthorized practice of law for a third-year law student enrolled at any law school in the Commonwealth to represent a petitioner in a commitment hearing for involuntary admission without the presence of a practicing attorney. The student must have completed coursework in evidence and trial advocacy and training. The student must inform the petitioner that he is not a licensed attorney, that he may not be compensated for his services, and that he can be held liable only for intentional malfeasance. View Full Text »
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/01/2008 and 02/01/2008.
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