NEW SEMINAR SCHEDULE!!
Introduction to Sentencing Guidelines ($125) Approved for 6 CLE and VIDC Re-certification
Learn to Score Guidelines Accurately Approved for 6 CLE credits The Introduction Seminars are designed for the attorney or criminal justice professional who is new to Virginia's sentencing guidelines. The seminar will begin with general background information on scoring each of the guidelines factors. Participants will be given the opportunity to do hands-on exercises utilizing the assistance of fellow participants and course instructors. Download registration form below and make check payable to Treasurer of Virginia.
Click here to Register Online on our Mobile website
Fees waived for Commonwealth's Attorneys, Public Defenders, Probation and Parole Staff
On a limited basis and subject to the availability of funds, the Sentencing Commission may waive fees for private attorneys. If you would like to request a fee waiver, you must complete and submit the application below. Applications for fee waivers will be evaluated based on the percentage of the attorney's practice focusing on indigent defense cases and the financial need of the applicant (especially for new or solo practitioners).
Esther J. Windmueller Fee Waiver Application Form
The 24th Edition Sentencing Guidelines Manual is required for all seminars.
Sentencing Guidelines Seminars
Approved for 6 CLE Credit
introduction to sentencing guidelines seminars $125 |
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| Richmond | May 18 | Richmond Police Training Academy | 9:30 - 5:00 | |
| Fairfax | May 26 | Fairfax County Criminal Justice Training Academy | 9:30 - 5:00 | |
| Dublin | June 22 | New River Community College | 9:30 - 5:00 | |
FoCUS ON Probation VIOLATION guidelines only $60 |
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| Richmond | May 19 | Richmond Police Training Academy | 9:30 - 12:30 | |
| Fairfax | May 27 | Fairfax County Criminal Justice Training Academy | 9:30 - 12:30 | |
| Dublin | June 23 | New River Community College | FULL | |
| Verona | July 17 | Augusta County Government Center | 9:00 - 1:00 | |
| Verona | July 17 | Augusta County Government Center | 1:00 - 4:00 | |
Sentencing Guidelines Manual
Click here to Register Online on our Mobile website Commonwealth Attorneys, Public Defenders and Probation Officers: No Cost |
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the Manual Order Form |
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Significant Changes to Virginia’s Sentencing Guidelines CLICK HERE for the official newsletter of the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission NEW Probation Violation Guidelines Higher Rates of Earned Sentence Credits for Nonviolent Felons Sentencing Guidelines Case Details Worksheet Try our Mobile Site CLICK here to Register for Seminars on our Mobile website CLICK here for What's New in the 2020/2021 Guidelines Video What's New Seminar Video The focus of the seminar will be on the impact of CLICK HERE FOR SEMINAR Video (3 hrs) Password for video Sentencing2021 Click video in the lower right corner (Sentencing Comm)
The Commission has a Training Division headed by Jody Fridley. He and his staff are available to conduct training seminars at our office in Richmond or on location. Seminars can cover everything from a basic overview of the sentencing guidelines to specific areas of interest or concern. Contact the Training Division by phone at 804.225.4567 or by e-mail: jody.fridley@vcsc.virginia.gov Text your question to the Commission Text us at 804.393.9588 The Commission is very pleased to announce our new text inquiry service. This development means that you can contact us from anywhere - just text 804.393.9588 and we'll reply as soon as possible. For an immediate answer, always call the hotline at 804.225.4398. The text inquiry service will be available for the same period as our hotline service 7:45 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You can send us texts outside of these hours and we will respond as soon as possible. In some cases, it may be the next business day. |
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