VA HJR39

Directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, collaborating with the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, to study financial and operational challenges law enforcement faces from increased emergency custody orders (ECOs) and temporary detention orders (TDOs)

Requires analysis of data from all Commonwealth law enforcement offices on ECO/TDO execution, including percentage increases since the 2014 "bed of last resort" law, distances traveled when local facilities lack beds or staff, and total custody hours

Mandates evaluation of financial impacts including officer overtime pay, fuel costs for out-of-region transport, and coordination time with magistrates, mental health evaluators, and community service boards

Requires assessment of specific juvenile-related burdens, including potential impacts of mandating evaluations within 4 hours and judicial hearings within 72 hours for juvenile ECOs

Study must be completed by November 30, 2026, with findings and recommendations submitted to the Governor and General Assembly by the first day of the 2027 Regular Session