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Parole Board, Virginia

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Purpose

The Virginia Parole Board may grant and revoke parole, issue final discharge of parole, make regulations governing granting of parole, and release persons under indeterminate commitment.

Term

Pleasure of the Governor

Composition

The Board shall consist of up to five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. At least one member of the Parole Board shall be a representative of a crime victims' organization or a victim of crime as defined in subsection B of § 19.2-11.01.