Virginia law sections 19.2-152.3 and 19.2-152.4 outline the responsibilities of the Department of Criminal Justice Services in establishing standards and developing risk assessment tools for pretrial services agencies. These agencies must submit biennial plans for review and provide mandated services to assist judicial officers in pretrial decisions. The laws ensure consistent standards and services across cities and counties that establish pretrial programs.
The department prescribes standards for developing, implementing, and evaluating pretrial services and develops risk assessment tools for agencies.
They must submit a biennial plan to the Department of Criminal Justice Services for review and approval.
They must provide all information and services necessary for judicial officers to make informed pretrial decisions, as outlined by law.
The Department of Criminal Justice Services is responsible for prescribing these standards.