Restorative justice programs; established. (HB1290)
Introduced By
Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal) with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
Those copatrons are Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg), Del. Frank Hall (D-Richmond), Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria), Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston), Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville), Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Restorative justice programs. Provides that courts may order offenders to be assessed for their suitability to enter a restorative justice program and, if found suitable, the offender may enter such a program. Restorative justice programs are intended to facilitate meetings or dialogues between victims of crime and the offenders, as well as other individuals and community members if appropriate, with the goal of addressing the needs of the victim and the community through agreements with the offenders addressing issues such as reparation, restitution, and community service. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2008 | Committee |
01/09/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086125420 |
01/09/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/16/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
02/12/2008 | Left in Courts of Justice |