Eligibility for participation in community corrections alternative program; evaluation and diagnosis; referral to the Department of Corrections. Provides that a probation and parole officer may refer a defendant on probation to the Department of Corrections for evaluation and diagnosis to determine eligibility and suitability for participation in the community corrections alternative program prior to the approval of the court. Under current law, such referral may take place with the approval of the court. The bill also makes technical amendments.

Statutes affected:
House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102138D: 19.2-316.4
House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1268ER): 19.2-316.4
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0650): 19.2-316.4