Home/electronic incarceration; sentencing guidelines. (SB1540)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Stolle (R-Virginia Beach) with support from 6 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Progress

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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Home/electronic incarceration; risk assessment. Provides that the risk assessment instrument developed by the Sentencing Commission shall be used to recommend sentencing alternatives for nonviolent offenders, with consideration being given to home/electronic incarceration for low-risk offenders meeting certain criteria. Amends § 17.1-803 (“Powers and duties.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed
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