VA HB 268

Title: Juveniles; evidence of trafficking, sexual abuse, or rape by the alleged victim.
Author: Vivian E. Watts

Summary
Juveniles; evidence of trafficking, sexual abuse, or rape by the alleged victim prior to or during the commission of the alleged offense; clear and convincing evidence; treatment and rehabilitation. Directs a juvenile and domestic relations district court to retain jurisdiction of a juvenile defendant if, during a transfer hearing, the court receives evidence that such juvenile was trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim prior to or during the commission of the alleged offense, unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the alleged victim did not traffic, sexually abuse, or rape the juvenile prior to or during the commission of the alleged offense.

Status
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)

Bill Documents
VA HB 268 - House subcommittee amendments and substitutes adopted
2024-01-05 - VA HB 268 (House subcommittee amendments and substitutes adopted)