Virginia law § 19.2-303 allows courts to suspend or modify sentences after conviction, including placing defendants on probation with conditions like GPS monitoring, restitution, or community service. The law sets maximum durations for supervised probation and permits courts to order defendants to pay for monitoring devices. It also details procedures when suspending or modifying jury-fixed sentences.
The court can require GPS monitoring, restitution, community service, or a combination of these as conditions of probation.
Supervised probation generally cannot exceed five years from the defendant's release from incarceration, with some exceptions for court-ordered programs or restitution.
Yes, the court can suspend or modify a jury-fixed sentence, but must file a statement explaining the reasons for such action.
Yes, the court may order the defendant to pay for the cost of GPS or similar monitoring devices as a condition of probation.