SB351

Courthouses; certain civil arrests prohibited, penalty.

Vetoed·5/20/26

Virginia SB351 prohibits certain civil arrests in courthouses and sets penalties for violations.

Virginia SB351 amends the Code of Virginia to prohibit civil arrests in courthouses for individuals exempt under specific statutes. It mandates that only those with a judicial warrant or order can perform such arrests. Violators face contempt of court charges and may be subject to civil actions for relief. The bill also allows for the recovery of damages by those injured by unlawful arrests.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

8:00 AM

House Public Safety Hearing

Jan 28

7:00 PM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

History

May 20

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

Apr 22

Senate

Communicated to Governor