§ 53.1-216 Interstate Corrections Compact; Governor to execute
§ 53.1-217 Authority of Director

Terms Used In Virginia Code > Title 53.1 > Chapter 9 - Interstate Corrections Compact

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Director: means the Director of the Department of Corrections. See Virginia Code 53.1-1
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.