Magistrate; may issue arrest warrants for a felony only if complaint by law-enforcement officer. (HB1286)
Introduced By
Del. Jeion Ward (D-Hampton) with support from co-patrons Del. Robin Abbott (D-Newport News), Del. Mamye BaCote (D-Newport News), Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock), and Del. Paula Miller (D-Norfolk)
Progress
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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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Description
Restrictions on issuance of process of arrest by a magistrate. Provides that a magistrate may not issue an arrest warrant for a felony offense upon the basis of a complaint by a person other than a law-enforcement officer without prior authorization by the attorney for the Commonwealth or, if no attorney for the Commonwealth is available, without prior authorization by a law-enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. Current law requires only consultation with the attorney for the Commonwealth or, if he is unavailable, consultation with the law-enforcement agency. View Full Text »
