The Board of Corrections is a nine-member policy making Board appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. Appointees to this Board are selected based on qualifications and experience, which enable the membership to act upon various matters under their purview.
Appointments are for four-year terms.
The Department's Mission Statement was approved by this Board in February, 1998. The Board welcomes your interest in us and the Virginia Department of Corrections, and we trust you will find our information timely and informative. For more detailed information, please see additional Virginia Department of Corrections web pages.