Restorative justice; Crime Commission to study. (SJ90)

Introduced By

Sen. Tommy Norment (R-Williamsburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Study; restorative justice; report. Directs the Virginia State Crime Commission to study restorative justice and specifically, victim-offender reconciliation programs. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/09/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081533284
01/09/2008Referred to Committee on Rules
01/25/2008Reported from Rules
01/28/2008Reading waived (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
01/28/2008Read second time and engrossed
01/30/2008Read third time
01/30/2008Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
01/30/2008Communicated to House
02/11/2008Placed on Calendar
02/11/2008Referred to Committee on Rules
03/03/2008Left in Rules

Comments

Christa Pierpont writes:

It is essential that State Crime Commission study restorative justice not only for violent crimes but also for non-violent crimes as well. Virginia has some of the most talented leadership in the emerging field of restorative justice in the world. There are individuals and organizations who work across this country and even internationally in the field. It would be wise to be modeling best practices in this state when addressing the needs of victims, the community and all those directly involved in a criminal incident.