VA SB 1080

Title: Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; adjudication of delinquency.
Author: John Saul Edwards

Summary
Juvenile and domestic relations district courts; Department of Juvenile Justice; adjudication of delinquency. Raises the maximum age for delinquency matters in juvenile and domestic relations district courts from persons under 18 years of age to persons under 21 years of age. The bill defines "underage person" as an individual who is 18 years of age or older but younger than 21 years of age. The bill adds underage persons to all provisions regarding delinquency proceedings in juvenile and domestic relations district courts, the transfer of delinquency matters to circuit courts, and criminal procedure as currently applies to juveniles only. The bill differentiates between juveniles and underage persons in specific circumstances, including consent for medical or mental health records or procedures, mental health screenings in secure detention facilities, and provisions regarding release on bail or recognizance.

Status
Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 5-N)

Bill Documents
VA SB 1080 - Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101977D
2023-01-09 - VA SB 1080 (Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101977D)