3/02/2026


SB 18

COURTS OF JUSTICE

1. Line 379, engrossed, after 16.1-278.8

strike

; however

insert

and the court shall (i) dismiss any petition alleging such child has committed an act that would be delinquent if committed by a child 11 years of age or older and (ii) order that the court records pertaining to such petition be expunged pursuant to subsection C of ยงย 16.1-306. However, the attorney for the Commonwealth may file a petition alleging that such child is in need of services and if such child is found to be in need of services

COURTS OF JUSTICE

2. Line 379, engrossed, after 16.1-278.4

strike

the remainder of line 379, all of lines 380 and 381, and through 16.1-278.5 on line 382