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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 10 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 1982, chapter 636; in 1983, chapter 344; in 1990, chapter 578; in 1992, chapter 196; in 1995, chapters 502<\/a> and 574<\/a>; in 1996, chapter 568<\/a>; in 2000, chapter 1040<\/a>; in 2001, chapter 844<\/a>; in 2002, chapter 491<\/a>; in 2007, chapter 133<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":87014,"section_number":"16.1-305","catch_line":"Confidentiality of court records","order_by":null,"url":"\/16.1-305\/"},{"id":82347,"section_number":"18.2-55","catch_line":"Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-55\/"},{"id":59318,"section_number":"18.2-57.3","catch_line":"Persons charged with first offense of assault and battery against a family or household member may be placed on local community-based probation; conditions; education and treatment programs; costs and fees; violations; discharge","order_by":null,"url":"\/18.2-57.3\/"},{"id":71480,"section_number":"19.2-299.2","catch_line":"Alcohol and substance abuse screening and assessment for designated Class 1 misdemeanor convictions","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-299.2\/"},{"id":70874,"section_number":"19.2-303.3","catch_line":"Sentence to local community-based probation services; services agency; requirements for participation; sentencing; and removal from probation; payment of costs towards supervision and services","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-303.3\/"},{"id":63594,"section_number":"19.2-389.1","catch_line":"Dissemination of juvenile record information","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-389.1\/"},{"id":64557,"section_number":"19.2-389.3","catch_line":"(Repealed effective July 1, 2026) Marijuana possession; limits on dissemination of criminal history record information; prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, and state and local governments; penalty","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-389.3\/"},{"id":68650,"section_number":"2.2-2001.1","catch_line":"Program for mental health and rehabilitative services","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-2001.1\/"},{"id":76628,"section_number":"2.2-3706","catch_line":"(Effective July 1, 2026) Disclosure of law-enforcement and criminal records; limitations","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-3706\/"},{"id":67477,"section_number":"4.1-1105.1","catch_line":"Possession of marijuana or marijuana products unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalties; treatment and education programs and services","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-1105.1\/"},{"id":85034,"section_number":"4.1-305","catch_line":"Purchasing or possessing alcoholic beverages unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalty; forfeiture; deferred proceedings; treatment and education programs and services","order_by":null,"url":"\/4.1-305\/"}],"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":70874,"section_number":"19.2-303.3","catch_line":"Sentence to local community-based probation services; services agency; requirements for participation; sentencing; and removal from probation; payment of costs towards supervision and services","order_by":null,"url":"\/19.2-303.3\/"}],"permalink":{"id":285041,"object_type":"law","relational_id":55140,"identifier":"9.1-173","token":"9.1\/1\/9\/9.1-173","url":"\/9.1-173\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/9.1-173\/","token":"9.1\/1\/9\/9.1-173","dublin_core":{"Title":"Purpose","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 9.1-173","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

It is the purpose of this article to enable any city, county or combination thereof to develop, establish, and maintain a local community-based probation<\/span> services agency to provide the judicial system with sentencing alternatives for certain misdemeanants<\/span> or persons convicted of felonies that are not felony<\/span> acts of violence, as defined in \u00a7 19.2-297.1<\/a> and sentenced pursuant to \u00a7 19.2-303.3<\/a>, for whom the court<\/span> imposes a sentence of 12 months or less and who may require less than institutional custody<\/span>.\n\t\tThe article shall be interpreted and construed so as to:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Allow individual cities, counties, or combinations thereof greater flexibility and involvement in responding to the problem of crime<\/span> in their communities; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Provide more effective protection of society and to promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of correctional services; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Provide increased opportunities for offenders to make restitution<\/span> to victims of crimes<\/span> through financial reimbursement or community service<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Permit cities, counties or combinations thereof to operate and utilize local community-based probation<\/span> services specifically designed to meet the rehabilitative needs of selected offenders; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Provide appropriate post-sentencing alternatives in localities for certain offenders with the goal of reducing the incidence of repeat offenders. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nPURPOSE (\u00a7 9.1-173)\n\nIt is the purpose of this article to enable any city, county or combination\nthereof to develop, establish, and maintain a local community-based probation\nservices agency to provide the judicial system with sentencing alternatives for\ncertain misdemeanants or persons convicted of felonies that are not felony acts\nof violence, as defined in \u00a7 19.2-297.1 and sentenced pursuant to \u00a7\n19.2-303.3, for whom the court imposes a sentence of 12 months or less and who\nmay require less than institutional custody.\n\t\tThe article shall be interpreted and construed so as to:\n\n1. Allow individual cities, counties, or combinations thereof greater\nflexibility and involvement in responding to the problem of crime in their\ncommunities;\n\n2. Provide more effective protection of society and to promote efficiency and\neconomy in the delivery of correctional services;\n\n3. Provide increased opportunities for offenders to make restitution to victims\nof crimes through financial reimbursement or community service;\n\n4. Permit cities, counties or combinations thereof to operate and utilize local\ncommunity-based probation services specifically designed to meet the\nrehabilitative needs of selected offenders; and\n\n5. Provide appropriate post-sentencing alternatives in localities for certain\noffenders with the goal of reducing the incidence of repeat offenders.\n\nHISTORY: 1980 c. 300, \u00a7 53.1-180; 1982, c. 636; 1983, c. 344; 1990, c. 578;\n1992, c. 196; 1994, 2nd Sp. Sess., cc. 1, 2; 1995, cc. 502, 574; 1996, c. 568;\n2000, c. 1040; 2001, c. 844; 2002, c. 491; 2007, c. 133.","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}}