VA SB86 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on December 26 2007 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-28 - Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (4-Y 9-N 1-A)
Status: Introduced on December 26 2007 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-28 - Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (4-Y 9-N 1-A)
Summary
Involuntary commitment hearings; law students. Provides that it is not the unauthorized practice of law for a third-year law student enrolled at any law school in the Commonwealth to represent a petitioner in a commitment hearing for involuntary admission without the presence of a practicing attorney. The student must have completed coursework in evidence and trial advocacy and training. The student must inform the petitioner that he is not a licensed attorney, that he may not be compensated for his services, and that he can be held liable only for intentional malfeasance.
Title
Involuntary commitment hearings; third-year law students may represent petitioner.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-28 | Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (4-Y 9-N 1-A) | |
| 2008-01-21 | Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Special on Proposed Mental Health Legislation | |
| 2007-12-26 | Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice | |
| 2007-12-26 | Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087993216 |
Subjects
Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+sum+SB86 |
