Chapter 8 Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission

This chapter is comprised of the following sections:
  • §17.1-800 Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission created
  • §17.1-801 Purpose
  • §17.1-802 Membership; terms; compensation and expenses
  • §17.1-803 Powers and duties
  • §17.1-804 Meetings; staff support
  • §17.1-805 Adoption of initial discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints
  • §17.1-805.1 Discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints for certain defendants
  • §17.1-806 Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date