Bill Text: VA HB364 | 2016 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Court-appointed attorney; increases fee paid for providing representation in commitment proceedings.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-03-25 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0474) [HB364 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2016-HB364-Chaptered.html

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CHAPTER 474 An Act to amend and reenact §19.2-182 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fees for court-appointed attorneys providing representation in commitment proceedings. [H 364] Approved March 25, 2016

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That §19.2-182 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§19.2-182. Representation by counsel in proceeding for commitment.

A. In any proceeding for commitment under this title, the judge before whom or upon whose order the proceeding is being held, shall ascertain if the person whose commitment is sought is represented by counsel. If the person is not represented by counsel, the judge shall appoint an attorney at law to represent him in the proceeding. The attorney shall receive a fee of twenty-five dollars $150 for his services, to be paid by the Commonwealth.

B. Any attorney representing any person in any proceeding for commitment under this title shall, prior to such proceeding, personally consult with such person.