The Senate Courts of Justice, Criminal Subcommittee, is currently considering a number of juvenile-related bills.
- SB 259, pertaining to the detention of transferred juveniles in adult facilities, is reported.
- SB 585, providing counsel to juveniles, is amended to conform more closely with the adult statute, 53.1-40. It is then reported.
- SB 587, retaining the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court’s jurisdiction over juveniles in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, is struck, at the motion of Sen. Marsden.
- SB 205, reverse waiver, is currently under consideration. has been tabled until at least Monday’s meeting.
More updates to come as bills are considered.
UPDATE 9:25am: The committee has finished its consideration of juvenile bills for the day.
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