Virginia HB26 modifies sentences for felony marijuana convictions committed before July 1, 2021.
Virginia HB26 amends the Code of Virginia to allow for the modification of sentences for individuals convicted of felony marijuana offenses committed prior to July 1, 2021. The bill requires the Department of Corrections to identify eligible individuals and notify them of their potential eligibility for sentence modification. It mandates that circuit courts schedule hearings to determine if a sentence should be modified, with decisions not exceeding the original sentence term.
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