Juveniles; court to conduct review hearing in secure facility via two-way electronic video. (HB849)
Introduced By
Del. Joseph Johnson (D-Abingdon) with support from co-patrons Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City), Del. Will Morefield (R-North Tazewell), Del. Israel O'Quinn (R-Bristol), and Sen. Bill Carrico (R-Grayson)
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Description
Juveniles held in secure local facility; conduct of hearing. Authorizes the court to conduct the mandatory review hearing for a juvenile held in a secure local facility via the use of two-way electronic video and audio communication. Such hearing shall otherwise be conducted in the same manner as if the juvenile appeared in person. Amends § 16.1-284.1 (“Placement in secure local facility.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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