Virginia law outlines the duties and responsibilities of local pretrial services officers, including supervising defendants, facilitating treatment programs, and coordinating court services. It also mandates the establishment of community criminal justice boards and provides procedures for withdrawal from pretrial services. These provisions aim to enhance pretrial supervision, treatment, and community oversight.
They facilitate treatment programs, supervise defendants, provide investigation services, and coordinate court services including interpreters and court-appointed counsel.
It is a board established by each city or county with a pretrial services agency to oversee and coordinate criminal justice efforts within the community.
Yes, they may do so at the beginning of any calendar quarter through an ordinance or resolution of their governing authority.
Defendants ordered by a court to participate in treatment programs, placed on electronic monitoring, or awaiting bail hearings can be supervised by pretrial services.