HB 361
Virginia sentence-credit laws: HB 361
Virginia HB 361 (2026 Acts, Chapter 596) lets time spent in jail before trial or during an appeal count toward earned sentence credits. It takes effect July 1, 2028.
HB 361 takes effect in
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July 1, 2028 at 12:00 AM Eastern
What changes
- Pretrial and appeal confinement counts toward earned sentence credit (ESC).
- ESC Level 1: 0 to 4.5 days per 30 served. ESC Level 2: 0 to 15 days per 30 served.
- Takes effect July 1, 2028.
Estimate for someone in Virginia
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Virginia timeline
- HB 361 passes the General Assembly (Chapter 596).
- Takes effect.
Frequently asked questions
When does Virginia HB 361 take effect?
July 1, 2028.
How much could pretrial time be worth?
Up to 4.5 days per 30 days for ESC Level 1 and up to 15 days per 30 for Level 2, depending on conduct and programs.
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