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Introduced
01/06/2023
01/06/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Passed
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Crime victim rights; notification from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires an attorney for the Commonwealth to consult with a crime victim in a felony case to (i) inform the victim of the contents of a proposed plea agreement and (ii) obtain the victim's views about the disposition of the case. The bill provides that the victim shall be notified of any proceeding in which the plea agreement will be tendered to the court. The bill also provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may satisfy his notification responsibilities by consulting with a parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor victim, if the parent or guardian is not a suspect, person of interest, or defendant in the criminal investigation of the proceeding. Under current law, such consultation and notification is required only upon the victim's request.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia's law on crime victim rights. It requires the attorney for the Commonwealth to consult with a crime victim in a felony case to inform the victim of the proposed plea agreement and obtain the victim's views on the case's disposition. The bill also provides that the victim shall be notified of any proceeding where the plea agreement will be presented to the court. Additionally, the attorney for the Commonwealth may satisfy the notification responsibilities by consulting with the parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor victim, if the parent or guardian is not a suspect, person of interest, or defendant in the criminal investigation. The current law only requires such consultation and notification upon the victim's request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0746) (on 04/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB989 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+CHAP0746+hil |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB989ER2+hil |
| Governor's recommendation | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+amd+SB989AG |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB989ER+hil |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB989+hil |
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