Virginia Department Of Corrections COVID-19 Early Release Plan

In April 2020, the Virginia Department of Corrections published the COVID-19 Response Inmate Early Release Plan in response to the Governor’s state of emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Inmate Early Release Plan provides a procedure for implementing legislation to allow for the discharge of inmates who meet the eligibility criteria from incarceration, prior to their scheduled release date consistent with guidance provided in the legislative mandate . . .