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VA · SB416FINAL · 5 COSPONSORS

Deferred dispos. in criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.

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Deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities; expungement. Adds developmental disabilities to the autism and intellectual disability deferred disposition statute. The bill also provides that when a court defers and dismisses a charge pursuant to the autism, intellectual disability, or developmental disability deferred disposition statute, such charge may be considered as otherwise dismissed for purposes of expungement of p…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
Person with a disability

Allows individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities to have charges deferred and potentially expunged.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Person with a disabilitydirectMajor impactHigh certainty

    Allows individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities to have charges deferred and potentially expunged.

    Adds developmental disabilities to the autism and intellectual disability deferred disposition statute.· Bill Summary
    The bill also provides that when a court defers and dismisses a charge pursuant to the autism, intellectual disability, or developmental disability deferred disposition statute, such charge may be considered as otherwise dismissed for purposes of expungement of p…· Bill Summary
What the Bill Does
  • Expands the deferred disposition statute to include developmental disabilities alongside autism and intellectual disabilities.
  • Clarifies that charges dismissed under this deferred disposition statute are eligible for expungement.
  • Provides a pathway for individuals with specific disabilities to have criminal charges deferred and subsequently expunged.
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