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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. 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. Those modifications are as follows: in 1975, chapter 39; in 1982, chapter 636.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":239077,"object_type":"law","relational_id":69611,"identifier":"53.1-170","token":"53.1\/4\/5\/53.1-170","url":"\/53.1-170\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/53.1-170\/","token":"53.1\/4\/5\/53.1-170","dublin_core":{"Title":"Rights of parolee or probationer at hearing","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 53.1-170","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

With respect to any hearing<\/span> held pursuant to this article, the parolee or probationer:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Shall have reasonable notice in writing of the nature and content of the allegations<\/span> made, including notice that its purpose is to determine whether there is probable cause<\/span> to believe that he has committed a violation of a condition of parole<\/span> or probation<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Shall be permitted to consult with any persons whose assistance he reasonably desires, prior to the hearing<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Shall have the right to confront and examine any person who has made allegations<\/span> or given evidence<\/span> against him, unless the hearing<\/span> officer determines that such confrontation would present a substantial present or subsequent danger of harm to such person; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> May admit, deny or explain the violation alleged and may present proof, including affidavits<\/span> and other evidence<\/span>, in support of his contentions. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nRIGHTS OF PAROLEE OR PROBATIONER AT HEARING (\u00a7 53.1-170)\n\nWith respect to any hearing held pursuant to this article, the parolee or\nprobationer:\n\n1. Shall have reasonable notice in writing of the nature and content of the\nallegations made, including notice that its purpose is to determine whether\nthere is probable cause to believe that he has committed a violation of a\ncondition of parole or probation;\n\n2. Shall be permitted to consult with any persons whose assistance he reasonably\ndesires, prior to the hearing;\n\n3. Shall have the right to confront and examine any person who has made\nallegations or given evidence against him, unless the hearing officer determines\nthat such confrontation would present a substantial present or subsequent danger\nof harm to such person;\n\n4. May admit, deny or explain the violation alleged and may present proof,\nincluding affidavits and other evidence, in support of his contentions.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 53-290.3; 1975, c. 39; 1982, c. 636.","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}}