SB570

Search warrants; unattended deaths.

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Virginia SB570 amends search warrant procedures, particularly for unattended deaths and electronic data.

Virginia SB570 revises the criteria and procedures for issuing and executing search warrants, with a focus on unattended deaths and electronic data. The bill mandates that search warrants for unattended deaths must specify the decedent's location and the need for evidence of the cause or manner of death. It also addresses the search and seizure of electronic or digital information, ensuring warrants include both physical devices and digital data.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)

14 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 11

7:00 PM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

History

Feb 11

Senate

Senate committee offered

Feb 11

Senate

Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)

Feb 9

Senate

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB570)