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VA HB754
VA HB754Emergency custody, involuntary temp. detention, & commitment hearings; special justice & judge fees.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment hearings; special justice and judge fees. Increases from $120 to $150 the fee that any special justice, any retired judge sitting by designation, or any district court substitute judge who presides over hearings relating to emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment is to receive for each such hearing.
AI Summary
This bill increases the fee paid to special justices, retired judges sitting in place of a regular judge, and district court substitute judges for presiding over hearings related to emergency custody, involuntary temporary detention, and commitment proceedings from $120 to $150 per hearing, with these hearings being part of the legal process for individuals who may require involuntary mental health treatment or evaluation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB754 |
| Courts of Justice Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB754/text/HB754AH1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB754) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101901.PDF |
| Criminal Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB754/text/HB754AHC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB754/text/HB754 |
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