Virginia HB853 establishes procedures for incarcerated individuals to petition for sentence modification.
Virginia HB853 outlines the process for incarcerated individuals to petition for sentence modification. Eligible petitioners must have served a certain portion of their sentence and not have filed multiple petitions recently. The petition must include specific details about the petitioner and their conviction. The court reviews the petition and notifies the victim or their designee. Victims can review the petitioner's records and participate in a facilitated encounter.
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