Has the law been passed for inmates to do 65% of their sentence been passed yet for the state of virginia?
Optional Information: Portsmouth, VirginiaAlready Tried: i tired looking on state laws on the internet
Dear TS
Virgina abolished Parole in 2004, I believe. Although not sure of the exact year, I do know that it was abolished, therefore making it a Truth-In-Sentencing state - meaning inmates must serve at least 65 percent of their sentence
Virgina abolished Parole in 1998; therefore, making it a Truth-In-Sentencing state - meaning inmates must serve at least 65 percent of their sentence. VA is listed with the DOJ as TIS state. However, any inmate sentenced before the abolition of Parole is entitled to a Parole hearing - keep in mind that Parole is right and not a privilege so there are no guarantees for approval.
The definition of truth in sentencing varies among the states, as do the percentages of time to be served. The states that met the federal standard for truth-in-sentencing in 1998 were:Arizona California Connecticut Delaware District of ColumbiaFlorida Georgia IowaKansasLouisianaMaineMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhio OklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeUtahVirginiaWashington Most state truth-in-sentencing laws are targeted at convicted violent offenders. Florida, Mississippi and Ohio require all offenders to serve a substantial portion of their sentences before release. Four states (Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska and Texas) have a 50 percent requirement, three states (Idaho, Nevada and New Hampshire) have a 100 percent requirement on the minimum sentence and six states have other requirements.
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Reply to Michelle's Post: I Want to know does it go for the new law, for inmates serving 85% right now, does it change for them too?
Does what go?
My husband was telling me that that was the old law for people that was convicted during that time of the information that you gave me, so the law right now for virginia is 80% and there was law that suppose to be passed to change it to 65% has it been passed yet for new inmates?
Dear Ts
No. I don't think so. And I did not know there was a move to go backwards. Do you know who might be a sponsor on the legislation?
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Relist: I still need help. I HEARD THAT THE LAW SUPPOSE TO PASS IN JULY07 FOR INMATES TO DO 65% OF THEIR TIME, IS THAT TRUE?39133.9155383449
DearCustomer/p>
I regret that I cannot find this information for you. I have searched pending legislation on the VA legislative website and cannot find it. I will opt out and allow another expert to help you - maybe they will have better results.