Virginia § 17.1-806 - Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 17.1-806 — Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.1-806. Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date
After adoption of the initial guidelines, any modification to the discretionary sentencing guidelines adopted by the Commission shall be contained in the annual report required under § 17.1-803 and shall, unless otherwise provided by law, become effective on the next following July 1.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 17.1-806
What does Code of Virginia § 17.1-806 cover?
Section 17.1-806 ("Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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