Bill Text: VA HB1048 | 2012 | Regular Session | Prefiled
Bill Title: Miranda rights; to be read in arrestee's native language.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-02-14 - House: Left in Courts of Justice [HB1048 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2012-HB1048-Prefiled.html
12103684D Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-80.3 as follows: §19.2-80.3. Arrestee to be advised of rights on arrest in arrestee's native language. When a person accused of a criminal offense is placed under arrest and advised (i) of his right to remain silent, (ii) that anything he says may be used against him in a court of law, (iii) that he has a right to the presence of an attorney during any interviews, and (iv) that if he cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for him prior to any questioning, the arresting officer or officers shall so advise the arrestee in his native language in a manner that ensures that the arrestee fully comprehends his rights including, if necessary, by providing the information in the arrestee's native language in verbal or written form. |