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

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2008Committee
01/09/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086125420
01/09/2008Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/16/2008Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
02/12/2008Left in Courts of Justice