After adoption of the initial guidelines, any modification to the discretionary sentencing guidelines adopted by the Commission shall be contained in the annual report required under § 17.1-803 and shall, unless otherwise provided by law, become effective on the next following July 1.
1994, 2nd Sp. Sess., cc. 1, 2, § 17-238; 1998, c. 872.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 8 - Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission
§ 17.1-800. Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission created
§ 17.1-802. Membership; terms; compensation and expenses
§ 17.1-804. Meetings; staff support
§ 17.1-805. Adoption of initial discretionary sentencing guideline midpoints
§ 17.1-806. Sentencing guidelines modifications; effective date