Parole Board; ensure each person eligible for parole receives a timely and thorough review. (SB1135)

Introduced By

Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)

Progress

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Description

Parole Board. Requires the Parole Board to ensure that each person eligible for parole receives a timely and thorough review of his suitability for release on parole, including a review of any material post-sentencing factors and requires, if parole is denied, a written, fact-specific individualized statement of the reasons. Amends § 53.1-136 (“Powers and duties of Board; notice of release of certain inmates.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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