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VA Code § 53.1-161 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-161. Arrest and return of parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision; warrant; release pending adjudication of violation

The Chairman or any member of the Board may at any time upon information or a showing of a violation or a probable violation by any parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision of any of the terms or conditions upon which he was released on parole or postrelease period of supervision, issue or cause to be issued, a warrant for the arrest and return of the parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision to the institution from which he was paroled, or to any other correctional facility which may be designated by the Chairman or member. However, a determination of whether a parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision returned to a correctional facility pursuant to this section shall be returned to a state or local correctional facility shall be made based on the length of the parolee's original sentence as set forth in § 53.1-20 or the period of postrelease supervision as set at sentencing. Each such warrant shall authorize all officers named therein to arrest and return the parolee to actual custody in the facility from which he was paroled, or to any other facility designated by the Chairman or member.In any case in which the parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision is charged with the violation of any law, the violation of which caused the issuance of such warrant, upon request of the parolee or his attorney, the Chairman or member shall as soon as practicable consider all the circumstances surrounding the allegations of such violation, including the probability of conviction thereof, and may, after such consideration, release the parolee, pending adjudication of the violation charged.Code 1950, § 53-258; 1970, c. 648; 1973, c. 253; 1976, c. 45; 1978, c. 227; 1982, c. 636; 1990, cc. 676, 768; 2000, c. 767.
VA Code § 53.1-162 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-162. Arrest of parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision without warrant; written statement

Any probation and parole officer may arrest a parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision without a warrant or may deputize any other officer with power of arrest to do so by a written statement setting forth that the parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision has, in the judgment of the probation and parole officer, violated one or more of the terms or conditions of his parole or postrelease period of supervision. Such a written statement by a probation and parole officer delivered to the officer in charge of any state or local correctional facility shall be sufficient warrant for the detention of the parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision. Any officer deputized upon receipt of the written statement shall, in accordance with § 19.2-390, enter, or cause to be entered, the person's name and other appropriate information required by the Department of State Police into the "information systems" known as the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), established and maintained by the Department pursuant to Chapter 2 (§ 52-12 et seq.) of Title 52. Such information shall be deemed a warrant authorizing the arrest of the person anywhere in the Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 53-259; 1982, c. 636; 2000, c. 767; 2010, c. 273.
VA Code § 53.1-163 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-163. Parolee considered as escapee after issuance of warrant

Any parolee for whose arrest a warrant has been issued by the Board or by the Chairman shall after the issuance of the warrant be treated as an escaped prisoner. The time from the issuing of such warrant to the date of his arrest shall not be counted as any part of the time to be served under his sentence.Code 1950, § 53-260; 1970, c. 648; 1973, c. 253; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-164 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-164. Procedure for return of parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision

When any parolee or felon serving a period of postrelease supervision is returned to any facility in accordance with the provisions of § 53.1-161, he shall be held in accordance with rules of the Director and subject to further action of the Parole Board. The officer in charge of the facility shall see that the Parole Board is notified promptly of each such parolee's or felon's return.Code 1950, § 53-261; 1970, c. 648; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1982, c. 636; 2000, c. 767; 2020, c. 759.
VA Code § 53.1-165.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-165.1. Limitation on the application of parole statutes

A. The provisions of this article, except §§ 53.1-160 and 53.1-160.1, shall not apply to any sentence imposed or to any prisoner incarcerated upon a conviction for a felony offense committed on or after January 1, 1995. Any person sentenced to a term of incarceration for a felony offense committed on or after January 1, 1995, shall not be eligible for parole upon that offense.B. The provisions of this article shall apply to any person who was sentenced by a jury prior to June 9, 2000, for any felony offense committed on or after January 1, 1995, and who remained incarcerated for such offense on July 1, 2020, other than (i) a Class 1 felony or (ii) any of the following felony offenses where the victim was a minor: (a) rape in violation of § 18.2-61; (b) forcible sodomy in violation of § 18.2-67.1; (c) object sexual penetration in violation of § 18.2-67.2; (d) aggravated sexual battery in violation of § 18.2-67.3; (e) an attempt to commit a violation of clause (a), (b), (c), or (d); or (f) carnal knowledge in violation of § 18.2-63, 18.2-64.1, or 18.2-64.2.C. The Parole Board shall establish procedures for consideration of parole of persons entitled under subsection B consistent with the provisions of § 53.1-154.D. Any person who meets eligibility criteria for parole under subsection B and pursuant to § 53.1-151 as of July 1, 2020, shall be scheduled for a parole interview no later than July 1, 2021, allowing for extension of time for reasonable cause.E. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A or any other provision of this article to the contrary, any person sentenced to a term of life imprisonment for a single felony or multiple felonies committed while the person was a juvenile and who has served at least 20 years of such sentence shall be eligible for parole and any person who has active sentences that total more than 20 years for a single felony or multiple felonies committed while the person was a juvenile and who has served at least 20 years of such sentences shall be eligible for parole. The Board shall review and decide the case of each prisoner who is eligible for parole in accordance with § 53.1-154 and rules adopted pursuant to subdivision 2 of § 53.1-136.1994, 2nd Sp. Sess., cc. 1, 2; 2020, cc. 2, 529, 1200, 1272.
VA Code § 53.1-166 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-166. Governor to execute compact

The Governor is authorized and directed to execute a compact governing the out-of-state supervision of parolees on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia with any state or states of the United States legally joining therein.Code 1950, § 53-288; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-168 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-168. Procedure when reincarceration of out-of-state parolee or probationer should be considered

When supervision of a parolee or probationer is being administered by this Commonwealth pursuant to Article 4 (§ 53.1-166 et seq.) of this chapter and such parolee or probationer is arrested pursuant to the provisions of § 53.1-162 or upon a warrant issued by the state where he was paroled or placed on probation and charged with violation of the terms or conditions of parole or probation, a preliminary hearing at or near the site of the alleged violation may be held in accordance with this article. The purpose of such hearing shall be to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the parolee or probationer has committed a violation of a condition of parole or probation.Code 1950, § 53-290.1; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1978, c. 341; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-169 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-169. Who may hold hearings; procedures therefor

A. Any hearing held pursuant to this article may be before the person or persons designated by the compact administrator of this Commonwealth or his designee to hold preliminary hearings involving alleged parole or probation violations. No hearing officer, however, shall be the person or the direct supervisor of the person making the allegation of violation.B. The compact administrator of this Commonwealth or his designee shall establish a procedure for the administrative hearings held pursuant to this article.Code 1950, § 53-290.2; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-170 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-170. Rights of parolee or probationer at hearing

With respect to any hearing held pursuant to this article, the parolee or probationer:1. Shall have reasonable notice in writing of the nature and content of the allegations made, including notice that its purpose is to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that he has committed a violation of a condition of parole or probation;2. Shall be permitted to consult with any persons whose assistance he reasonably desires, prior to the hearing;3. Shall have the right to confront and examine any person who has made allegations or given evidence against him, unless the hearing officer determines that such confrontation would present a substantial present or subsequent danger of harm to such person;4. May admit, deny or explain the violation alleged and may present proof, including affidavits and other evidence, in support of his contentions.Code 1950, § 53-290.3; 1975, c. 39; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-171 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-171. Record of hearing

A record of the hearing held pursuant to this article shall be made and preserved.Code 1950, § 53-290.4; 1975, c. 39; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-172 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-172. Hearings for parolees, probationers or felons serving a period of postrelease supervision being supervised in another state

In any case of alleged parole, postrelease period of supervision, or probation violation by a person being supervised in another state pursuant to the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders, any appropriate judicial or administrative authority in another state, upon request by the compact administrator of this Commonwealth or his designee, is authorized to hold a hearing on the alleged violation, which hearing shall be substantially similar to the hearing required by this article. Upon receipt of the record of a parole, postrelease period of supervision, or probation violation hearing held in another state pursuant to a statute substantially similar to this article, such record shall be conclusive and shall not be reviewable within or by this Commonwealth.Code 1950, § 53-290.5; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636; 2000, c. 767; 2004, c. 407.
VA Code § 53.1-173 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-173. Preliminary hearings for out-of-state parolees in Virginia

In any case in which any person released on parole from another state is present in Virginia, if such person is not present in Virginia pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 (§ 53.1-166 et seq.), upon request by the duly constituted judicial or administrative authorities of such other state, the compact administrator of Virginia or his designee shall cause to be conducted a preliminary hearing to determine probable cause for violation of conditions of parole. Such preliminary hearing shall be substantially similar to the hearing provided for in §§ 53.1-168 through 53.1-172.Code 1950, § 53-290.7; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-174 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-174. Preliminary hearings by other states

In any case in which any person placed on parole or postrelease period of supervision by Virginia is present in another state, if such person is not present in such other state pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 53.1-176.1 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of this title, upon request by the compact administrator of Virginia or his designee, the appropriate judicial or administrative authorities of such other state in which such person is present, having jurisdiction to conduct preliminary hearings to determine probable cause for violation of conditions of parole or postrelease period of supervision, shall cause to be conducted a preliminary hearing to determine probable cause for violation of conditions of parole. Such preliminary hearing shall be substantially similar to the hearing provided for in §§ 53.1-168 through 53.1-172. A decision thereon shall be conclusive and shall not be reviewable within or by Virginia.Code 1950, § 53-290.8; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636; 2000, c. 767; 2004, c. 407.
VA Code § 53.1-175 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-175. Revocation of parole by Virginia

If probable cause be found that a parolee present in Virginia has violated one or more of the terms and conditions of parole, upon request from the appropriate judicial or administrative authorities of the state from which he was paroled, the Virginia Parole Board is hereby authorized to determine whether there has been a violation of the terms and conditions of parole, and if so, whether such parole should be revoked. The decision thereon of Virginia shall be conclusive and shall not be reviewable within or by such other state.Code 1950, § 53-290.9; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-176 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-176. Revocation of parole by other states

If probable cause be found that a parolee from Virginia has violated one or more of the terms and conditions of his parole, upon request by the Virginia Parole Board, the appropriate judicial or administrative authority of another state in which a parolee is present having the authority to revoke a parole is hereby authorized to determine whether there has been a violation of the terms and conditions of parole and, if so, whether such parole should be revoked. The decision thereon of such authorities of such other state shall be conclusive and shall not be reviewable within or by Virginia.Code 1950, § 53-290.10; 1975, c. 39; 1977, c. 106; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-176.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-176.1. Enactment of the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders

WHEREAS, the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers was established in 1937 and is the earliest corrections "compact" established among the states and has not been amended since its adoption more than 65 years ago; andWHEREAS, that Compact is the only vehicle for the controlled movement of adult parolees and probationers across state lines, and it currently has jurisdiction over more than a quarter of a million offenders; andWHEREAS, the complexities of that Compact have become more difficult to administer, and many jurisdictions have expanded supervision expectations to include currently unregulated practices such as victim input, victim notification requirements and sex offender registration; andWHEREAS, after hearings, national surveys, and a detailed study by a task force appointed by the National Institute of Corrections, the overwhelming recommendation has been to amend the document to bring about an effective management capacity that addresses public safety concerns and offender accountability; andWHEREAS, upon the adoption of this Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, it is the intention of the General Assembly to repeal the previous interstate compact for the supervision of parolees and probationers on the effective date of this Compact; now, therefore,The General Assembly enacts the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders as set out in § 53.1-176.2.2004, c. 407.
VA Code § 53.1-176.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 4 - Probation and Parole|§ 53.1-176.3. Virginia State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

A. The Virginia (the Council) is created as a policy council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The Council shall consist of five members:1. One representative of legislative branch appointed by the Joint Rules Committee;2. One representative of the judicial branch appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;3. One representative of the executive branch appointed by the Governor;4. One nonlegislative citizen member, representing a victims' group appointed by the Governor; and5. One nonlegislative citizen member who in addition to serving as a member of the Council shall serve as the Compact administrator for Virginia, appointed by the Governor.The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The legislative members and other state officials appointed to the Council shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Members who are not state officials shall be appointed for four-year terms. All members may be reappointed. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be made for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.B. The Council shall appoint the compact administrator as the Virginia commissioner to the Interstate Commission. The Virginia commissioner shall serve on the Interstate Commission in such capacity under or pursuant to applicable law of this Commonwealth.C. The Council shall exercise oversight and advocacy concerning its participation in interstate commission activities and other duties as may be determined by the Council, including development of policies concerning operations and procedures of the Compact within Virginia.D. The Council shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman annually. A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the Council shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.E. Legislative members of the Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 and nonlegislative citizen members shall receive such compensation as provided in § 2.2-2813 for their services. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Department of Corrections.F. The Department of Corrections shall provide staff support to the Council.2004, c. 407; 2005, c. 758.
VA Code § 53.1-177 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 5 - Community Correctional Facilities and Programs|§ 53.1-177. Authority of Director; establishment of halfway houses; employment of personnel

The Director is authorized to establish and maintain a system of halfway houses for the temporary care of adults who are placed on probation or released on parole and are determined to be eligible for this service. Such community facility may, in the discretion of the Director, be purchased, constructed or leased. The Director is further authorized to employ necessary personnel for these facilities.Code 1950, § 53-128.6; 1968, c. 298; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1978, c. 492; 1982, c. 636.
VA Code § 53.1-178 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 5 - Community Correctional Facilities and Programs|§ 53.1-178. Director to establish standards

The Director shall establish minimum standards for the operation of the facilities authorized by § 53.1-177. The Director shall maintain a list of approved halfway houses.Code 1950, § 53-128.5; 1968, c. 298; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1978, c. 492; 1982, c. 636; 2020, c. 759.
VA Code § 53.1-179 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 5 - Community Correctional Facilities and Programs|§ 53.1-179. Purchase of services authorized

The Director may purchase temporary room and board and training, counseling and rehabilitation services for probationers and parolees whom the Director deems to be in need of and eligible for such benefits and services. Implementation of this provision shall conform with the requirements of all locally-adopted zoning regulations.Code 1950, § 53-128.6; 1968, c. 298; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1978, c. 492; 1982, c. 636; 2020, c. 759.
VA Code § 53.1-186 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction|Chapter 6 - Commencement of Terms; Credits and Allowances|§ 53.1-186. Term commences from date of final judgment; exceptions

The term of confinement in a local or state correctional facility for the commission of a crime shall commence and be computed from the date of the final judgment, which, in case of an appeal, shall be that of the refusal of a writ of error or the affirmance of the judgment. When it is ordered that two or more terms of confinement run concurrently, then such terms of confinement shall commence and be computed from the time the first of such terms of confinement commenced.For the purpose of determining allowances for good conduct, the term of confinement of a person convicted of a felony and sentenced to the Department whose sentence is partially suspended shall be that portion of the sentence which was not suspended.Code 1950, §§ 53-207, 53-272; 1954, c. 141; 1956, c. 342; 1958, c. 468; 1962, c. 327; 1976, c. 145; 1982, c. 636.