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Introduced
01/05/2020
01/05/2020
In Committee
01/05/2020
01/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Deferred dispositions; property crimes; larceny and receiving stolen goods. Provides that a court, upon such plea if the facts found by the court would justify a finding of guilt, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place him on probation subject to terms and conditions for a first offense misdemeanor larceny provided such person has not previously been convicted of any felony or had a prior deferred disposition for the same offense. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.
AI Summary
This bill allows courts to defer proceedings and place first-time offenders of certain property crimes, such as larceny and receiving stolen goods, on probation without entering a guilty verdict. The bill specifies that the accused must not have previously been convicted of a felony or had a prior deferred disposition for the same offense. Upon successful completion of the probation, the court will dismiss the charges against the offender without an adjudication of guilt. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (08:00 2/10/2020 Senate Room A Pocahontas Building) (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB309 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB309+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB309+hil+pdf |
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