Bill Sponsor
Virginia House Bill 438
Session 2024
Written complaints; felony offenses to be provided.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Apr 17, 2024
First Action
Jan 8, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 17, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
438
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (4)
Senate Votes (4)
Motion Text
BLOCK VOTE: (100-Y 0-N)
House Roll Call Votes
Summary
Written complaints; felony offenses. Requiresa written complaint for any felony offense to be provided to anyofficer authorized to issue criminal warrants, regardless of whetherthe complainant is a law-enforcement officer. Current law only requiresa written complaint for any offense if the complainant is not a law-enforcementofficer. Written complaints; felony offenses. Provides that a written complaint is required for a felony offense, regardless of whether the complainant is a law-enforcement officer. Current law only requires a written complaint for any offense if the complainant is not a law-enforcement officer. Written complaints; felony offenses. Provides that a written complaint is required for a felony offense, regardless of whether the complainant is a law-enforcement officer. Current law only requires a written complaint for any offense if the complainant is not a law-enforcement officer. The bill also provides that if no arrest warrant is issued in response to a written complaint made by a complainant, whether the complainant is a law-enforcement officer or not, the written complaint shall be returned to the complainant.
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Record Created
Jan 9, 2024 12:02:44 AM
Record Updated
May 9, 2024 12:18:40 AM