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SB 412

Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding hearings.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boysko

SB 412 modifies Virginia court procedures for bail-less defendants' hearings, passed committee with amendments, now under budget review before Finance consideration.

Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 412

Legislative bill overview

SB 412 modifies Virginia's procedures for court appearances by individuals held without bail, focusing on hearing requirements and protocols. The bill passed its initial committee review with a substitute amendment, suggesting significant revisions to the original language.

Why is this important

This legislation affects criminal procedure and bail system administration, impacting both defendants awaiting trial and court operations. Changes to hearing provisions could influence how quickly detained individuals receive judicial review and what rights they exercise during proceedings.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of procedural changes: The substitute amendment indicates the original bill faced criticism; the specific modifications remain unclear but suggest disagreement over how far reforms should extend
  • Resource implications: The fiscal impact statement was requested, suggesting costs to state agencies or courts that may be controversial
  • Defendant protections vs. judicial efficiency: Balancing expanded hearing rights against court capacity and case management timelines typically generates debate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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