Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 96 — Juvenile offenders; Juvenile sentencing factors, geriatric release of juvenile offenders.

Last action — Left in Courts of Justice

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that for any juvenile felony a circuit court may consider a juvenile's diminished culpability and heightened capacity for change in determining the particular sentence to be imposed. The bill also provides that the Parole Board may consider a petitioner's demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation and the lesser culpability of juvenile offenders in reviewing a petition for geriatric release when submitted by a person serving a sentence imposed on a juvenile for an offense that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 96 clarify how juvenile cases are handled by the court. Notably, it changes the language around how judges should treat juveniles who have committed felonies, allowing them the discretion to consider the juvenile's capacity for change before deciding on a sentence. This matters because it may lead to more rehabilitative approaches rather than punitive measures, particularly for younger offenders, reflecting a growing recognition of the potential for change in youth.

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96 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled December 12, 2017 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-272 and 53.1-40.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile sentencing factors;
96 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 22, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-272 and 53.1-40.01 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile sentencing factors;
---------- Patron-- Marsden ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Marsden ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
If the juvenile is convicted of a felony, the court shall consider a juvenile's diminished culpability and heightened capacity for change in determining the particular sentence to be imposed under subdivision 1 or 2.
If the juvenile is convicted of a felony, the court  [ shall  may  ] consider a juvenile's diminished culpability and heightened capacity for change in determining the particular sentence to be imposed under subdivision 1 or 2.
For any such petitioner serving a sentence imposed for a conviction of an offense committed as a juvenile that would be a crime if committed by an adult, the Parole Board shall consider the petitioner's demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation and the lesser culpability of juvenile offenders.
For any such petitioner serving a sentence imposed for a conviction of an offense committed as a juvenile that would be a crime if committed by an adult, the Parole Board  [ shall  may  ] consider the petitioner's demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation and the lesser culpability of juvenile offenders.
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Action History

  1. Left in Courts of Justice

  2. Subcommittee recommends incorporating (SB890-Wagner) by voice vote

  3. Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1

  4. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. Read first time

  6. Placed on Calendar

  7. Printed as engrossed 18100076D-E

  8. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB96E

  9. Committee amendments agreed to

  10. Reading of amendments waived

  11. Read second time

  12. Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  13. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100076D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 96 do?
Provides that for any juvenile felony a circuit court may consider a juvenile's diminished culpability and heightened capacity for change in determining the particular sentence to be imposed. The bill also provides that the Parole Board may consider a petitioner's demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation and the lesser culpability of juvenile offenders in reviewing a petition for geriatric release when submitted by a person serving a sentence imposed on a juvenile for an offense that would be a crime if committed by an adult.
Who sponsors SB 96?
SB 96 is sponsored by David W. Marsden.
What is the current status of SB 96?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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