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That § 53.1-136 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows § 53.1-136. Powers and duties of Board; notice of release of certain inmates.
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A BILL to amend and reenact § 53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend ... incarcerated in the custody of Department of Corrections on July 1 2022 ...
Virginia revokes early release for inmates with good behavior
18/07/2022 — A new state law nullifies good behavior credits for early release earned by some inmates over ... 8 2022 in King William Virginia.
A slap in the face Prisoners families have hopes dashed by governors ...
11/07/2022 — The legislation allowed prisoners to earn up to 15 days of “good time” credit toward early release for every 30 days served.
Virginia Law Stops Early Inmate Releases Angering Families
04/07/2022 — The 2020 law had a delayed effective date of July 1 2022 so prison officials would have time to calculate new release dates.
Virginia law stops early inmate releases angering families - WHSV
05/07/2022 — A last-minute amendment to Virginias budget has blocked the planned release this summer of hundreds of inmates.
Expansion of earned sentence credits to clear the way for release of state ...
17/05/2022 — RICHMOND Va. (WDBJ) - A change in Virginia law that takes effect July 1 could clear the way for the release of more than 3000 inmates from ...
550 inmates wont be released early this summer after last-minute vote ...
27/06/2022 — RICHMOND Va. (WRIC) — A last-minute pivot is preventing some inmates from having their sentences cut short. Under a new law taking effect ...
Virginia Inmates May Be Eligible for Early Release
16/06/2021 — On June 17 2022 the VA legislature voted against this law in part during their special session. It impacts some inmates who thought it would ...