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HB627: Felony cases; suspension or modification of sentence.
Chief Patron
Del.
Joseph Johnson (D-4)
Joseph Johnson
(D-4)
Abingdon, VA
Served: 1990–
Progress
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Passed House |
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Signed by Governor |
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Modification of sentence by a judge prior to a defendant's transfer to corrections facility. Provides that a court may modify the sentence of a convicted person prior to his transfer to any correctional facility. Currently, the court may do so only if the person is to be sent to a Virginia Department of Corrections facility. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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