Virginia Code > Title 53.1 > Chapter 6 > Article 2 > § 53.1-197.1 Virginia Code 53.1-197.1: Limitation upon applicability of this article Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions The provisions of this article shall not apply to any sentence imposed upon a conviction of a felony offense committed on or after January 1, 1995. Terms Used In Virginia Code 53.1-197.1Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.1994, 2nd Sp. Sess., cc. 1, 2. Previous sectionNext section Article 2 Contents