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HB951: Sentencing guidelines; require approval of General Assembly for modifications.
Chief Patron
Del.
Johnny Joannou (D-79)
Johnny Joannou
(D-79)
Portsmouth, VA
Served: 1998–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Sentencing guideline modifications. Requires the advice and consent of the General Assembly before any modification to the discretionary sentencing guidelines proposed in the Sentencing Commission's annual report becomes effective. Currently, the Commission's modifications automatically become effective on the next July 1 unless otherwise provided by law. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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