City of Richmond may use funds derived from fees assessed for certain civil actions and court cases to defray increases in cost of heating, cooling, electricity, and ordinary maintenance of courthouses located within city; may not use such funds to pay entire cost of utilities and routine courthouse maintenance.

The Honorable Kenneth W. Stolle
Member, Senate of Virginia

Risk assessment instrument developed by Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission for integration into state’s sentencing guidelines for sex offenses does not violate federal or state constitution.

The Honorable Melanie L. Rapp
The Honorable Harvey B. Morgan
Members, House of Delegates

York County special election to be held November 6, 2001, to fill vacated position on board of supervisors must be conducted based on election districts existing at time of election. Election following redistricting must be conducted based on new district that most closely approximates district from which supervisor originally was elected.