Action:
Special Conservators of the Peace; Authority
Action 5110
General Information
| Action Summary |
Chapter 792 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly amended § 19.2-13 of the Code of Virginia to (i) limit the powers that may be provided to a special conservator of the peace in the order of appointment to those duties for which he is qualified by training as established by the Criminal Justice Services Board; (ii) require that the order of appointment provide that a special conservator of the peace may exercise his duties only in the geographical limitations specified by the court in such order; (iii) subject to certain exceptions, prohibit special conservators of the peace from using the word "police" on their equipment in the performance of their duties; and (iv) subject to certain exceptions, prohibit special conservators of the peace other than those employed by a state agency from using the seal of the Commonwealth on their equipment in the performance of their duties.
This regulatory action amends 6VAC20-230-10 and 6VAC20-230-150 to reflect the current statutory provisions. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Va. Code § 2.2-4006(A)(4)(a)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [005688] |
| Associated Mandates |
Special conservators of the peace; authority.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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8365
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/28/2018. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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David Cotter
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Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
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Address:
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1100 Bank St., 12th Floor
RIchmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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david.cotter@dcjs.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)225-4300
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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