VA HB124

Expands the definition of "judge" in Virginia's assault and battery statute (§ 18.2-57) to include district court judges under temporary recall pursuant to § 16.1-69.22:1

Assault or battery against a judge while performing public duties is a Class 6 felony with a mandatory minimum six-month term of confinement

The Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission has assigned a minimum fiscal impact of $50,000 due to potential net increase in imprisonment periods

Protected categories of officials in the assault statute include judges, magistrates, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel