Unexecuted warrants; allows motion for dismissal by state attorney for warrants unserved. (SB72)

Introduced By

Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-Martinsville) with support from co-patron Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville)

Progress

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

Description

Unexecuted warrants.  Allows an attorney for the Commonwealth to move the court in which the warrant or summons would be returnable for the dismissal of any unserved warrant or summons issued by a magistrate. Dismissal would be without prejudice. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference. Amends § 19.2-76.1 (“Submission of quarterly reports concerning unexecuted felony and misdemeanor warrants and other criminal process; destruction; dismissal.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

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