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VA SB538
VA SB538Parole; investigation prior to release, input from the attorney for the Commonwealth.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Parole; investigation prior to release; input from the attorney for the Commonwealth. Requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth in each jurisdiction in which an offense occurred for which a prisoner is incarcerated as part of the required investigation to determine if such prisoner will be released on parole. The bill further provides that the attorney for the Commonwealth may submit his input to the Board regarding the impact the release of the prisoner will have on the jurisdiction. The bill requires that any such input received shall be considered by the Board but shall not infringe on the Board's authority to exercise its decision-making authority.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Parole Board to notify the attorney for the Commonwealth, which is the chief prosecutor in a jurisdiction, in any area where a crime occurred for which an inmate is incarcerated, as part of the investigation before deciding on parole. The attorney for the Commonwealth can then provide their opinion to the Board about how the inmate's release might affect their jurisdiction. Any input received from the prosecutor will be kept in the inmate's parole file and considered by the Board during every parole review, but it will not prevent the Board from making its own final decision.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB538 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB538) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1101983.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB538/text/SB538E |
| Rehabilitation and Social Services Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB538/text/SB538AS1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB538/text/SB538 |
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