VCSC to Review Good Time Credits (language only)

Item 49 #3s

Language
Page 25, at the beginning of line 28, insert "A.".
Page 25, following line 32, insert:
"B. The Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission shall conduct a review of the feasibility of extending good time credits to felons with sentences of one to two years who are serving their sentences in local or regional jails.  Copies of the review, including suggested legislation, as appropriate, shall be provided to the Judicial Council of Virginia, the Secretary of Public Safety, and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Courts of Justice, the Senate Finance Committee, and House Appropriations Committee by September 1, 2010."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission to review the extension of good time credits to felons with sentences of one to two years who are serving their sentences in local or regional jails. This is one of a series of amendments to enable the criminal justice system to manage its workload effectively during a period of severe budget reductions.)