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Budget Amendments - HB1600 (Committee Approved)

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Training of Judges Regarding Truancy Case (language only)

Item 33 #1h

Item 33 #1h

Judicial Department
Supreme Court

Language
Page 21, after line 38 insert:
"D.  The Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia shall encourage training of Juvenile and Domestic Relations judges regarding the options available for court-ordered services for families in truancy cases prior to the initiation of other remedies."


Explanation
(This amendment emphasizes the utilization of family services, such as counseling or substance abuse treatment, as a first recourse as opposed to the imposition of jail or fines.)