Criminal Sentencing Commission
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Description:
To develop discretionary sentencing guidelines to achieve the goals of certainty, consistency, and adequacy of punishment with due regard to the seriousness of the offense, the dangerousness of the offender, deterrence of individuals from committing criminal offenses,and the use of alternative sanctions, where appropriate.
Report Date:
Annually
Staff Contact:
Meredith Farrar-Owens,
Director
804.371.7626
meredith.farrar-owens@vcsc.virginia.gov
All members appointed by Chair, House Committee for Courts of Justice. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Rae C. Cousins, Designee, Chairman, House Committee for Courts of Justice |
All members appointed by By Statute. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Russet W. Perry, Designee, Chairman, Senate Committee for Courts of Justice |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Marcus S. Elam | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2028 | |
| The Honorable Dennis L. Hupp | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2028 | |
| K. Scott Miles | Speaker of the House | Expires 12/31/2025 | |
| Edward L. Hogshire, Chair | Chief Justice, Virginia Supreme Court | ||
| 6 Judges or Justices | Chief Justice, Virginia Supreme Court | ||
| 4 Citizens | Governor |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| The Honorable Jay Jones | Attorney General |
| Maria D. Jankowski | Executive Director, Virginia Indigent Defense |