{"formats":[{"name":"JSON","format":"json","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-json\/19.2-316.4.json"},{"name":"Plain Text","format":"text","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-text\/19.2-316.4.txt"},{"name":"XML","format":"xml","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-xml\/19.2-316.4.xml"},{"name":"HTML","format":"html","url":"\/downloads\/2025\/code-html\/19.2-316.4.html"}],"law_id":76761,"edition_id":1,"section_id":76761,"structure_id":16729,"section_number":"19.2-316.4","catch_line":"Eligibility for participation in community corrections alternative program; evaluation; sentencing; withdrawal or removal from program; payment of costs","history":"2019, c. 618; 2024, c. 650.","full_text":"A\n\nAs used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t\t“Intractable behavior” means behavior that, in the determination of the Department of Corrections, (i) indicates an inmate’s unwillingness or inability to conform his behavior to that necessary to his successful completion of the program or (ii) is so disruptive as to threaten the successful completion of the program by other participants.\n\t\t\t“Nonviolent felony” means any felony except those considered an “act of violence” pursuant to § 19.2-297.1 or any attempt to commit any of those crimes.B\n\nA defendant (i) who otherwise would have been sentenced to incarceration for a nonviolent felony and whose identified risks and needs the court determines cannot be addressed by conventional probation supervision or (ii) whose suspension of sentence would otherwise be revoked after a finding that the defendant has violated the terms and conditions of probation for a nonviolent felony, may be considered for commitment to a community corrections alternative program established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:1\n\nFollowing conviction and prior to imposition of sentence or following a finding that the defendant’s probation should be revoked, upon motion of the defendant or the attorney for the Commonwealth or upon the court’s own motion, the court may order such defendant referred to the Department of Corrections for evaluation and diagnosis. When a defendant who has not been charged with a new criminal offense and who may be subject to a revocation of probation scores incarceration on the probation violation guidelines and agrees to participate, the probation and parole officer, prior to the approval of the court, may refer such defendant to the Department for such evaluation and diagnosis. Evaluation and diagnosis shall occur within 45 days of the date of commitment by the Department to determine eligibility and suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department.2\n\nUpon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the defendant and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the defendant, the Department shall recommend to the court in writing that the defendant be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.3\n\nUpon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the court that the defendant will benefit from the community corrections alternative program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program, and if the defendant would otherwise be committed to the Department, the court (i) shall impose sentence, suspend the sentence, and place the defendant on probation pursuant to this section or (ii) following a finding that the defendant has violated the terms and conditions of his probation previously ordered, shall place the defendant on probation pursuant to this section. Such probation shall be conditioned upon the defendant’s entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The court shall order that, upon successful completion of the program, the defendant shall be released from confinement and be under probation supervision for a period of not less than one year. The court shall further order that the defendant, prior to release from confinement, shall (a) make reasonable efforts to secure and maintain employment; (b) comply with a plan of restitution or community service; (c) comply with a plan for payment of fines, if any, and costs of court; and (d) undergo substance abuse treatment, if necessary. The court may impose such other terms and conditions of probation as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. A sentence to the community corrections alternative program shall not be imposed in addition to an active sentence to a state correctional facility.4\n\nUpon the defendant’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the community corrections alternative program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall cause the defendant to show cause why his probation and suspension of sentence should not be revoked. Upon a finding that the defendant voluntarily withdrew from the program, was removed from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or failed to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court may revoke all or part of the probation and suspended sentence and commit the defendant as otherwise provided in this chapter.C\n\nAny offender incarcerated for a nonviolent felony paroled under \u00a7 53.1-155 or mandatorily released under \u00a7 53.1-159 and for whom probable cause that a violation of parole or of the terms and conditions of mandatory release, other than the occurrence of a new felony or Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, has been determined under \u00a7 53.1-165, may be considered by the Parole Board for commitment to a community corrections alternative program as established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:1\n\nThe Parole Board or its authorized hearing officer, with the violator’s consent or upon receipt of a defendant’s written voluntary agreement to participate form from the probation and parole officer, may order the violator to be evaluated and diagnosed by the Department of Corrections to determine suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department.2\n\nUpon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the violator and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the violator, the Department shall recommend to the Parole Board in writing that the violator be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.3\n\nUpon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the Parole Board that the violator will benefit from the program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program and if the violator would otherwise be committed to the Department, the Parole Board shall restore the violator to parole supervision conditioned upon entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The Parole Board shall order that, upon successful completion of the program, the violator shall be placed under parole supervision for a period of not less than one year. The Parole Board may impose such other terms and conditions of parole or mandatory release as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The time spent in the program shall not be counted as service of any part of a term of imprisonment for which he was sentenced upon his conviction.4\n\nUpon the violator’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of parole or mandatory release, the Parole Board may revoke parole or mandatory release and recommit the violator as provided in § 53.1-165.D\n\nA person sentenced pursuant to this article who receives payment for employment while in the community corrections alternative program shall be required to pay an amount to be determined by the Department of Corrections to defray the cost of his keep.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":275653,"text":"As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t\t“Intractable behavior” means behavior that, in the determination of the Department of Corrections, (i) indicates an inmate’s unwillingness or inability to conform his behavior to that necessary to his successful completion of the program or (ii) is so disruptive as to threaten the successful completion of the program by other participants.\n\t\t\t“Nonviolent felony” means any felony except those considered an “act of violence” pursuant to § 19.2-297.1 or any attempt to commit any of those crimes.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":275654,"text":"A defendant (i) who otherwise would have been sentenced to incarceration for a nonviolent felony and whose identified risks and needs the court determines cannot be addressed by conventional probation supervision or (ii) whose suspension of sentence would otherwise be revoked after a finding that the defendant has violated the terms and conditions of probation for a nonviolent felony, may be considered for commitment to a community corrections alternative program established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:","type":"section","prefixes":["B"],"prefix":"B","entire_prefix":"B","prefix_anchor":"B","level":1,"prior_prefix":"A","next_prefix":"B1"},"2":{"id":275655,"text":"Following conviction and prior to imposition of sentence or following a finding that the defendant’s probation should be revoked, upon motion of the defendant or the attorney for the Commonwealth or upon the court’s own motion, the court may order such defendant referred to the Department of Corrections for evaluation and diagnosis. When a defendant who has not been charged with a new criminal offense and who may be subject to a revocation of probation scores incarceration on the probation violation guidelines and agrees to participate, the probation and parole officer, prior to the approval of the court, may refer such defendant to the Department for such evaluation and diagnosis. Evaluation and diagnosis shall occur within 45 days of the date of commitment by the Department to determine eligibility and suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"B1","prefix_anchor":"B1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B","next_prefix":"B2"},"3":{"id":275656,"text":"Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the defendant and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the defendant, the Department shall recommend to the court in writing that the defendant be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"B2","prefix_anchor":"B2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B1","next_prefix":"B3"},"4":{"id":275657,"text":"Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the court that the defendant will benefit from the community corrections alternative program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program, and if the defendant would otherwise be committed to the Department, the court (i) shall impose sentence, suspend the sentence, and place the defendant on probation pursuant to this section or (ii) following a finding that the defendant has violated the terms and conditions of his probation previously ordered, shall place the defendant on probation pursuant to this section. Such probation shall be conditioned upon the defendant’s entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The court shall order that, upon successful completion of the program, the defendant shall be released from confinement and be under probation supervision for a period of not less than one year. The court shall further order that the defendant, prior to release from confinement, shall (a) make reasonable efforts to secure and maintain employment; (b) comply with a plan of restitution or community service; (c) comply with a plan for payment of fines, if any, and costs of court; and (d) undergo substance abuse treatment, if necessary. The court may impose such other terms and conditions of probation as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. A sentence to the community corrections alternative program shall not be imposed in addition to an active sentence to a state correctional facility.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"B3","prefix_anchor":"B3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B2","next_prefix":"B4"},"5":{"id":275658,"text":"Upon the defendant’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the community corrections alternative program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall cause the defendant to show cause why his probation and suspension of sentence should not be revoked. Upon a finding that the defendant voluntarily withdrew from the program, was removed from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or failed to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court may revoke all or part of the probation and suspended sentence and commit the defendant as otherwise provided in this chapter.","type":"section","prefixes":["B","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"B4","prefix_anchor":"B4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"B3","next_prefix":"C"},"6":{"id":275659,"text":"Any offender incarcerated for a nonviolent felony paroled under \u00a7 53.1-155 or mandatorily released under \u00a7 53.1-159 and for whom probable cause that a violation of parole or of the terms and conditions of mandatory release, other than the occurrence of a new felony or Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, has been determined under \u00a7 53.1-165, may be considered by the Parole Board for commitment to a community corrections alternative program as established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:","type":"section","prefixes":["C"],"prefix":"C","entire_prefix":"C","prefix_anchor":"C","level":1,"prior_prefix":"B4","next_prefix":"C1"},"7":{"id":275660,"text":"The Parole Board or its authorized hearing officer, with the violator’s consent or upon receipt of a defendant’s written voluntary agreement to participate form from the probation and parole officer, may order the violator to be evaluated and diagnosed by the Department of Corrections to determine suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","1"],"prefix":"1","entire_prefix":"C1","prefix_anchor":"C1","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C","next_prefix":"C2"},"8":{"id":275661,"text":"Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the violator and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the violator, the Department shall recommend to the Parole Board in writing that the violator be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","2"],"prefix":"2","entire_prefix":"C2","prefix_anchor":"C2","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C1","next_prefix":"C3"},"9":{"id":275662,"text":"Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the Parole Board that the violator will benefit from the program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program and if the violator would otherwise be committed to the Department, the Parole Board shall restore the violator to parole supervision conditioned upon entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The Parole Board shall order that, upon successful completion of the program, the violator shall be placed under parole supervision for a period of not less than one year. The Parole Board may impose such other terms and conditions of parole or mandatory release as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The time spent in the program shall not be counted as service of any part of a term of imprisonment for which he was sentenced upon his conviction.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","3"],"prefix":"3","entire_prefix":"C3","prefix_anchor":"C3","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C2","next_prefix":"C4"},"10":{"id":275663,"text":"Upon the violator’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of parole or mandatory release, the Parole Board may revoke parole or mandatory release and recommit the violator as provided in § 53.1-165.","type":"section","prefixes":["C","4"],"prefix":"4","entire_prefix":"C4","prefix_anchor":"C4","level":2,"prior_prefix":"C3","next_prefix":"D"},"11":{"id":275664,"text":"A person sentenced pursuant to this article who receives payment for employment while in the community corrections alternative program shall be required to pay an amount to be determined by the Department of Corrections to defray the cost of his keep.","type":"section","prefixes":["D"],"prefix":"D","entire_prefix":"D","prefix_anchor":"D","level":1,"prior_prefix":"C4"}},"ancestry":[{"id":16729,"edition_id":1,"name":"Community Corrections Alternative Program","identifier":"6","label":"article","depth":3,"order_by":1,"parent_id":14012,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 04:37:17","date_modified":"2026-06-26 04:37:17","permalink":{"id":169703,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":16729,"identifier":"6","token":"19.2\/18\/6","url":"\/19.2\/18\/6\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":14012,"edition_id":1,"name":"Sentence; Judgment; Execution of Sentence","identifier":"18","label":"chapter","depth":2,"order_by":1,"parent_id":12801,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:46:36","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:46:36","permalink":{"id":169441,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":14012,"identifier":"18","token":"19.2\/18","url":"\/19.2\/18\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}},{"id":12801,"edition_id":1,"name":"Criminal Procedure","identifier":"19.2","label":"title","depth":1,"order_by":1,"parent_id":null,"metadata":{},"date_created":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","date_modified":"2026-06-26 03:43:53","permalink":{"id":168169,"object_type":"structure","relational_id":12801,"identifier":"19.2","token":"19.2","url":"\/19.2\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1}}],"structure_contents":[{"id":76761,"structure_id":16729,"section_number":"19.2-316.4","catch_line":"Eligibility for participation in community corrections alternative program; evaluation; sentencing; withdrawal or removal from program; payment of costs","url":"\/19.2-316.4\/","token":"19.2\/18\/6\/19.2-316.4","metadata":false}],"metadata":false,"official_url":"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/19.2-316.4\/","history_text":"

This law was first created in 2019. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 618<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2024, chapter 650<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":64383,"section_number":"19.2-298.01","catch_line":"Use of discretionary sentencing guidelines","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-298.01\/"},{"id":81152,"section_number":"19.2-354","catch_line":"Authority of court to order payment of fine, costs, forfeitures, penalties or restitution in installments or upon other terms and conditions; community work in lieu of payment","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-354\/"},{"id":57856,"section_number":"53.1-67.9","catch_line":"Establishment of community corrections alternative program; supervision upon completion","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-67.9\/"},{"id":58178,"section_number":"60.2-219","catch_line":"Services not included in term \"employment.\"","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-219\/"},{"id":61574,"section_number":"60.2-618","catch_line":"Disqualification for benefits","order_by":null,"url":"\/60.2-618\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":56020,"section_number":"19.2-297.1","catch_line":"Sentence of person twice previously convicted of certain violent felonies","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-297.1\/"},{"id":83495,"section_number":"53.1-155","catch_line":"Investigation prior to release; transition assistance","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-155\/"},{"id":56156,"section_number":"53.1-159","catch_line":"Mandatory release on parole","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-159\/"},{"id":66066,"section_number":"53.1-165","catch_line":"Revocation of parole; hearing; procedure for parolee in another state; appointment of attorney","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-165\/"},{"id":57856,"section_number":"53.1-67.9","catch_line":"Establishment of community corrections alternative program; supervision upon completion","order_by":null,"url":"\/53.1-67.9\/"}],"permalink":{"id":169705,"object_type":"law","relational_id":76761,"identifier":"19.2-316.4","token":"19.2\/18\/6\/19.2-316.4","url":"\/19.2-316.4\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/19.2-316.4\/","token":"19.2\/18\/6\/19.2-316.4","dublin_core":{"Title":"Eligibility for participation in community corrections alternative program; evaluation; sentencing; withdrawal or removal from program; payment of costs","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 19.2-316.4","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t\t“Intractable behavior<\/span>” means behavior that, in the determination of the Department of Corrections, (i) indicates an inmate’s unwillingness or inability to conform his behavior to that necessary to his successful completion of the program or (ii) is so disruptive as to threaten the successful completion of the program by other participants.\n\t\t\t“Nonviolent felony<\/span>” means any felony except those considered an “act of violence<\/span>” pursuant to § 19.2-297.1<\/a> or any attempt to commit any of those crimes<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> A defendant<\/span> (i) who otherwise would have been sentenced to incarceration for a nonviolent felony<\/span> and whose identified risks and needs the court<\/span> determines cannot be addressed by conventional probation<\/span> supervision or (ii) whose suspension of sentence would otherwise be revoked after a finding<\/span> that the defendant<\/span> has violated the terms and conditions of probation<\/span> for a nonviolent felony<\/span>, may be considered for commitment to a community corrections alternative program established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9<\/a> as follows: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Following conviction<\/span> and prior to imposition of sentence or following a finding<\/span> that the defendant<\/span>’s probation should be revoked, upon motion<\/span> of the defendant<\/span> or the attorney for the Commonwealth or upon the court<\/span>’s own motion<\/span>, the court<\/span> may order<\/span> such defendant<\/span> referred to the Department of Corrections for evaluation and diagnosis. When a defendant<\/span> who has not been charged with a new criminal offense<\/span> and who may be subject to a revocation<\/span> of probation scores incarceration on the probation violation<\/span> guidelines and agrees to participate, the probation and parole<\/span> officer, prior to the approval of the court<\/span>, may refer such defendant<\/span> to the Department for such evaluation and diagnosis. Evaluation and diagnosis shall occur within 45 days of the date of commitment by the Department to determine eligibility and suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole<\/span> office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the defendant<\/span> and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the defendant<\/span>, the Department shall recommend to the court<\/span> in writing that the defendant<\/span> be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the court<\/span> that the defendant<\/span> will benefit from the community corrections alternative program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program, and if the defendant<\/span> would otherwise be committed to the Department, the court<\/span> (i) shall impose sentence, suspend the sentence, and place the defendant<\/span> on probation pursuant to this section or (ii) following a finding<\/span> that the defendant<\/span> has violated the terms and conditions of his probation previously ordered, shall place the defendant<\/span> on probation pursuant to this section. Such probation shall be conditioned upon the defendant<\/span>’s entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The court<\/span> shall order<\/span> that, upon successful completion of the program, the defendant<\/span> shall be released from confinement and be under probation supervision for a period of not less than one year. The court<\/span> shall further order<\/span> that the defendant<\/span>, prior to release from confinement, shall (a) make reasonable efforts to secure and maintain employment; (b) comply with a plan of restitution<\/span> or community service<\/span>; (c) comply with a plan for payment of fines, if any, and costs of court<\/span>; and (d) undergo substance abuse treatment<\/span>, if necessary. The court<\/span> may impose such other terms and conditions of probation as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant<\/span>’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. A sentence to the community corrections alternative program shall not be imposed in addition to an active sentence to a state correctional facility. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Upon the defendant<\/span>’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the community corrections alternative program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior<\/span>, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court<\/span> shall cause the defendant<\/span> to show cause why his probation and suspension of sentence should not be revoked. Upon a finding<\/span> that the defendant<\/span> voluntarily withdrew from the program, was removed from the program by the Department for intractable behavior<\/span>, or failed to comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court<\/span> may revoke all or part of the probation and suspended sentence<\/span> and commit the defendant<\/span> as otherwise provided in this chapter. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Any offender incarcerated for a nonviolent felony<\/span> paroled under \u00a7 53.1-155<\/a> or mandatorily released under \u00a7 53.1-159<\/a> and for whom probable cause<\/span> that a violation of parole<\/span> or of the terms and conditions of mandatory release, other than the occurrence of a new felony or Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor<\/span>, has been determined under \u00a7 53.1-165<\/a>, may be considered by the Parole<\/span> Board for commitment to a community corrections alternative program as established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9<\/a> as follows: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The Parole<\/span> Board or its authorized hearing<\/span> officer, with the violator’s consent or upon receipt of a defendant<\/span>’s written voluntary agreement to participate form from the probation and parole<\/span> officer, may order<\/span> the violator to be evaluated and diagnosed by the Department of Corrections to determine suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or parole<\/span> office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the Commonwealth and the violator and (ii) facilities are available for the confinement of the violator, the Department shall recommend to the Parole<\/span> Board in writing that the violator be committed to the community corrections alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the Parole<\/span> Board that the violator will benefit from the program and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion of the program and if the violator would otherwise be committed to the Department, the Parole<\/span> Board shall restore the violator to parole<\/span> supervision conditioned upon entry into and successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The Parole<\/span> Board shall order<\/span> that, upon successful completion of the program, the violator shall be placed under parole<\/span> supervision for a period of not less than one year. The Parole<\/span> Board may impose such other terms and conditions of parole<\/span> or mandatory release as it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant<\/span>’s successful completion of the community corrections alternative program. The time spent in the program shall not be counted as service of any part of a term of imprisonment for which he was sentenced upon his conviction<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Upon the violator’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the program, (ii) removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior<\/span>, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms and conditions of parole<\/span> or mandatory release, the Parole<\/span> Board may revoke parole<\/span> or mandatory release and recommit the violator as provided in § 53.1-165<\/a>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> A person sentenced pursuant to this article who receives payment for employment while in the community corrections alternative program shall be required to pay an amount to be determined by the Department of Corrections to defray the cost of his keep. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM;\nEVALUATION; SENTENCING; WITHDRAWAL OR REMOVAL FROM PROGRAM; PAYMENT OF COSTS (\u00a7\n19.2-316.4)\n\nA. As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:\n\t\t\t“Intractable behavior” means behavior that, in the determination\nof the Department of Corrections, (i) indicates an inmate’s unwillingness\nor inability to conform his behavior to that necessary to his successful\ncompletion of the program or (ii) is so disruptive as to threaten the successful\ncompletion of the program by other participants.\n\t\t\t“Nonviolent felony” means any felony except those considered an\n“act of violence” pursuant to § 19.2-297.1 or any attempt to\ncommit any of those crimes.\n\nB. A defendant (i) who otherwise would have been sentenced to incarceration for\na nonviolent felony and whose identified risks and needs the court determines\ncannot be addressed by conventional probation supervision or (ii) whose\nsuspension of sentence would otherwise be revoked after a finding that the\ndefendant has violated the terms and conditions of probation for a nonviolent\nfelony, may be considered for commitment to a community corrections alternative\nprogram established under \u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:\n\n 1. Following conviction and prior to imposition of sentence or following a\n finding that the defendant’s probation should be revoked, upon motion of\n the defendant or the attorney for the Commonwealth or upon the court’s\n own motion, the court may order such defendant referred to the Department of\n Corrections for evaluation and diagnosis. When a defendant who has not been\n charged with a new criminal offense and who may be subject to a revocation of\n probation scores incarceration on the probation violation guidelines and\n agrees to participate, the probation and parole officer, prior to the approval\n of the court, may refer such defendant to the Department for such evaluation\n and diagnosis. Evaluation and diagnosis shall occur within 45 days of the date\n of commitment by the Department to determine eligibility and suitability for\n participation in the community corrections alternative program. The evaluation\n and diagnosis may be conducted by the Department at any state or local\n correctional facility, probation or parole office, or other location deemed\n appropriate by the Department.\n\n 2. Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the\n Commonwealth and the defendant and (ii) facilities are available for the\n confinement of the defendant, the Department shall recommend to the court in\n writing that the defendant be committed to the community corrections\n alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to\n determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.\n\n 3. Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the court that\n the defendant will benefit from the community corrections alternative program\n and is capable of returning to society as a productive citizen following\n successful completion of the program, and if the defendant would otherwise be\n committed to the Department, the court (i) shall impose sentence, suspend the\n sentence, and place the defendant on probation pursuant to this section or\n (ii) following a finding that the defendant has violated the terms and\n conditions of his probation previously ordered, shall place the defendant on\n probation pursuant to this section. Such probation shall be conditioned upon\n the defendant’s entry into and successful completion of the community\n corrections alternative program. The court shall order that, upon successful\n completion of the program, the defendant shall be released from confinement\n and be under probation supervision for a period of not less than one year. The\n court shall further order that the defendant, prior to release from\n confinement, shall (a) make reasonable efforts to secure and maintain\n employment; (b) comply with a plan of restitution or community service; (c)\n comply with a plan for payment of fines, if any, and costs of court; and (d)\n undergo substance abuse treatment, if necessary. The court may impose such\n other terms and conditions of probation as it deems appropriate to be\n effective on the defendant’s successful completion of the community\n corrections alternative program. A sentence to the community corrections\n alternative program shall not be imposed in addition to an active sentence to\n a state correctional facility.\n\n 4. Upon the defendant’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the community\n corrections alternative program, (ii) removal from the program by the\n Department for intractable behavior, or (iii) failure to comply with the terms\n and conditions of probation, the court shall cause the defendant to show cause\n why his probation and suspension of sentence should not be revoked. Upon a\n finding that the defendant voluntarily withdrew from the program, was removed\n from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or failed to\n comply with the terms and conditions of probation, the court may revoke all or\n part of the probation and suspended sentence and commit the defendant as\n otherwise provided in this chapter.\n\nC. Any offender incarcerated for a nonviolent felony paroled under \u00a7 53.1-155\nor mandatorily released under \u00a7 53.1-159 and for whom probable cause that a\nviolation of parole or of the terms and conditions of mandatory release, other\nthan the occurrence of a new felony or Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor, has been\ndetermined under \u00a7 53.1-165, may be considered by the Parole Board for\ncommitment to a community corrections alternative program as established under\n\u00a7 53.1-67.9 as follows:\n\n 1. The Parole Board or its authorized hearing officer, with the\n violator’s consent or upon receipt of a defendant’s written\n voluntary agreement to participate form from the probation and parole officer,\n may order the violator to be evaluated and diagnosed by the Department of\n Corrections to determine suitability for participation in the community\n corrections alternative program. The evaluation and diagnosis may be conducted\n by the Department at any state or local correctional facility, probation or\n parole office, or other location deemed appropriate by the Department.\n\n 2. Upon determination that (i) such commitment is in the best interest of the\n Commonwealth and the violator and (ii) facilities are available for the\n confinement of the violator, the Department shall recommend to the Parole\n Board in writing that the violator be committed to the community corrections\n alternative program. The Department shall have the final authority to\n determine an individual’s eligibility and suitability for the program.\n\n 3. Upon receipt of such a recommendation and a determination by the Parole\n Board that the violator will benefit from the program and is capable of\n returning to society as a productive citizen following successful completion\n of the program and if the violator would otherwise be committed to the\n Department, the Parole Board shall restore the violator to parole supervision\n conditioned upon entry into and successful completion of the community\n corrections alternative program. The Parole Board shall order that, upon\n successful completion of the program, the violator shall be placed under\n parole supervision for a period of not less than one year. The Parole Board\n may impose such other terms and conditions of parole or mandatory release as\n it deems appropriate to be effective on the defendant’s successful\n completion of the community corrections alternative program. The time spent in\n the program shall not be counted as service of any part of a term of\n imprisonment for which he was sentenced upon his conviction.\n\n 4. Upon the violator’s (i) voluntary withdrawal from the program, (ii)\n removal from the program by the Department for intractable behavior, or (iii)\n failure to comply with the terms and conditions of parole or mandatory\n release, the Parole Board may revoke parole or mandatory release and recommit\n the violator as provided in § 53.1-165.\n\nD. A person sentenced pursuant to this article who receives payment for\nemployment while in the community corrections alternative program shall be\nrequired to pay an amount to be determined by the Department of Corrections to\ndefray the cost of his keep.\n\nHISTORY: 2019, c. 618; 2024, c. 650.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}