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VA SB713
VA SB713Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security, concurrent jurisdiction of certain officers, etc.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sheriffs; courthouse and courtroom security; physical location of courthouse or courtroom. Clarifies that, where a courtroom of a locality is located within the courthouse of a different county, city, or town, the sheriff, any deputy sheriff, or any law-enforcement officer of such locality shall have (i) the same police powers within and on the surrounding property of the courthouse as in his own jurisdiction and (ii) concurrent jurisdiction while present within or on the surrounding property of such courthouse, or while traveling to and returning from such courthouse, and engaged in the performance of his official duties to enforce certain laws of the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that sheriffs in Virginia can provide courthouse and courtroom security for any courthouse or courtroom within their jurisdiction, even if that facility is physically located in a city or county outside of their direct jurisdiction. This means that if a courtroom is in a different county or city, the sheriff, their deputies, or local law enforcement officers will have the same police powers within and around that courthouse as they do in their own jurisdiction. They will also have concurrent authority to enforce laws and handle arrests or escapes related to their duties while at the courthouse and when traveling to and from it.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB713) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB713 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB713) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169870.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB713/text/SB713S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB713/text/SB713SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB713/text/SB713 |
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