Juveniles; confinement for violation of court order.
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HB 1437 — Juveniles; confinement for violation of court order.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Juvenile confinement for violation of courtorder. Reduces from 10 days to seven days the maximum allowableperiod of confinement of a juvenile in a secure facility for a contemptviolation or when a child in need of supervision is found to havewillfully and materially violated an order of the court. The billalso provides that any order of disposition of such violation confiningthe juvenile in a secure facility for juveniles shall (i) identifythe valid court order that has been violated; (ii) specify the factualbasis for determining that there is reasonable cause to believe thatthe juvenile has violated such order; (iii) state the findings offact that support a determination that there is no appropriate lessrestrictive alternative available to placing the juvenile in sucha facility, with due consideration to the best interest of the juvenile;(iv) specify the length of time of such confinement, not to exceedseven days; and (v) include a plan for the juvenile's release fromsuch facility.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 24 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to HB 1437 clarify certain procedures regarding the detention of children who violate court orders. Specifically, the amendment outlines that if a child has repeatedly violated a previous order, the court must ensure that confinement is only used as a last resort and includes a plan for the child's release. This is important because it emphasizes the child's best interests and ensures that there is a structured approach to their rehabilitation rather than simply increasing punitive measures.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 593 An Act to amend and reenact § 16.1-292 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile confinement for violation of court order.
[H 1437] Approved April 2, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1437ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (32-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (14-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Courts of Justice (20-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1437)
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Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105120D
Sponsors
- Michael J. Jones · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Not Voting |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Not Voting |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Not Voting |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1437 do?
- Juvenile confinement for violation of courtorder. Reduces from 10 days to seven days the maximum allowableperiod of confinement of a juvenile in a secure facility for a contemptviolation or when a child in need of supervision is found to havewillfully and materially violated an order of the court. The billalso provides that any order of disposition of such violation confiningthe juvenile in a secure facility for juveniles shall (i) identifythe valid court order that has been violated; (ii) specify the factualbasis for determining that there is reasonable cause to believe thatthe juvenile has violated such order; (iii) state the findings offact that support a determination that there is no appropriate lessrestrictive alternative available to placing the juvenile in sucha facility, with due consideration to the best interest of the juvenile;(iv) specify the length of time of such confinement, not to exceedseven days; and (v) include a plan for the juvenile's release fromsuch facility.
- Who sponsors HB 1437?
- HB 1437 is sponsored by Michael J. Jones.
- What is the current status of HB 1437?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1437?
- Track HB 1437 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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