DUI arrestee; arresting officer may transfer custody to another officer. (HB1254)

Introduced By

Del. Sal Iaquinto (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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

Description

Transfer of custody of a DUI arrestee.  Allows a law-enforcement officer to arrest someone for DUI, underage drinking and driving, or driving on a (DUI) suspended license if the offense is committed in his presence and then to transfer custody to another officer who may obtain the warrant based on statements of the arresting officer. Transfer of custody is currently allowed for "drunk boating" only. Read the Bill »

Status

02/03/2010: Merged into HB770

History

DateAction
01/19/2010Committee
01/19/2010Presented and ordered printed 10104238D
01/19/2010Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/25/2010Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
02/01/2010Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB770-Cleaveland)
02/03/2010Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB770-Cleaveland)