Involuntary commitment hearing; certain requirement for 3rd yr. law student to represent petitioner. (SB825)
Introduced By
Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Involuntary commitment hearings; law students. Provides that it is not the unauthorized practice of law for a third-year law student enrolled at any law school in the Commonwealth to represent a petitioner in a commitment hearing for involuntary admission without the presence of a practicing attorney. The student must have completed coursework in evidence and trial advocacy and received training on involuntary commitment law. The student must inform the petitioner that he is not a licensed attorney, that he may not be compensated for his services, and that he can be held liable only for intentional malfeasance. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/11/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 091407216 |
| 12/11/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Civil |
| 01/27/2009 | Assigned Courts sub: Mental Health |
| 02/04/2009 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (8-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |