Virginia Parole Board

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The Virginia Parole Board is the state parole board in Virginia. [1] The Parole Board was established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1942. [2] The Board has five members, appointed by the Governor of Virginia for a four-year term. [3] The Board is currently chaired by Judge Chadwick Dotson. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "§ 53.1-151. Eligibility for parole". law.lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  2. "The Virginia Parole Board — The Board's mission is to grant parole to those inmates whose release is compatible with public safety". vpb.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  3. "Virginia Parole Board | Virginia.gov". www.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  4. "About the Virginia Parole Board". vpb.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  5. "Chairman of Virginia Parole Board aims to bring transparency". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-28.