Court of Appeals; jurisdiction, contempt of court. (HB95)

Introduced By

Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Jurisdiction of Court of Appeals; contempt of court. Provides that the Court of Appeals of Virginia has appellate jurisdiction over a judgment of the circuit court that holds or fails to hold a person in contempt of court. Under current law, the Court of Appeals has jurisdiction only over a judgment that holds a person in contempt of court. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/11/2019Committee
12/11/2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101980D
12/11/2019Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/14/2020Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
01/22/2020Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
02/11/2020Left in Courts of Justice