VA HB779 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 17-1)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-02-05 - House: Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust) by voice vote
Status: Introduced on January 8 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-02-05 - House: Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust) by voice vote
Summary
Presumption of no bail for illegal aliens charged with certain crimes. Provides that a judicial officer shall presume, subject to rebuttal, that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the appearance of the person or the safety of the public if (i) the person is currently charged with an offense listed in subsection A of § 19.2-297.1 (acts of violence), subsection C of § 17.1-805 (acts of violence), or any felony offense under Chapter 4 (§ 18.2-30 et seq.) of Title 18.2 (crimes against the person), any felony offense under Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 (drug offenses), or any offense under Articles 2 (§ 18.2-266 et seq.), 4 (§ 18.2-279 et seq.), 5 (§ 18.2-288 et seq.), 6 (§ 18.2-299 et seq.), or 7 (§ 18.2-308 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 (crimes involving health and safety), and (ii) the court determines that the person is illegally present in the United States. This presumption shall exist unless and until notification is received from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement that it does not intend to detain the person. This bill was incorporated into
Title
Illegal aliens; presumption of no bail for those charged with certain crimes.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-05 | House: Incorporated by Rules (HB440-Rust) by voice vote | |
| 2008-01-08 | House: Referred to Committee on Rules | |
| 2008-01-08 | House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081699838 |
Subjects
Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+sum+HB779 |
