Virginia HB650 prohibits civil arrests in courthouses unless authorized by a judicial warrant or order.
Virginia HB650 amends the Code of Virginia to prohibit civil arrests in courthouses unless authorized by a judicial warrant or order. This applies to both courts of record and courts not of record. The bill also establishes penalties for willful violations, including contempt of court and civil actions for relief. Certain individuals, such as those attending court as witnesses or voters, remain exempt from civil arrest. The provisions aim to ensure that civil arrests in courthouses are conducted legally and with proper authorization.
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