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Federal judge allows Va. inmates rights’ lawsuits to move forward • Virginia Mercury
5:22 News Story A class action lawsuit alleging that the Virginia Department of Corrections has violated its “Step Down” program by arbitrarily keeping people confined solitarily for long periods of time will be allowed to move forward, a federal district judge ruled this week.
https://virginiamercury.com/2026/01/23/federal-judge-allows-va-inmates-rights-lawsuits-to-move-forward/
HB1030 - 2026 Regular Session LIS
2026 SESSION INTRODUCED 26104807D HOUSE BILL NO. 1030 Offered January 14, 2026 Prefiled January 14, 2026 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-136, 53.1-151, 53.1-154, 53.1-154.1, and 53.1-155 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 53.1-151.1, relating to discretionary parole eligibility guidelines.
https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1030/text/HB1030
2026 Priorities — Justice Forward Virginia
2026 Priorities A smarter approach to criminal justice. 1) Repeal Mandatory Minimum Sentences, HB 863 (Cousins) Similar to a bill that passed the Senate in 2021 Repeals most mandatory minimum sentences, including UFA and possession of a firearm, APO, and child sex crimes with life man mins 2 ) Eliminate the Felony Charge for Possession of Drug Residue, HB 637 (Callsen) Substance use is a public health issue, yet possession...
https://justiceforwardva.com/2026-priorities
ACLU says Virginia prisons continue to miscalculate earned sentence credits WVTF
The ACLU of Virginia claims the state’s corrections department is “over-detaining a significant number of people” as a result of earned sentence credits being improperly applied to individuals’ sentences. The civil rights group — which in a December 17th, 2025, letter asked for the Virginia Department of Corrections to “conform with the law” — has sued VADOC over the issue four times since 2022.
https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-01-12/aclu-says-virginia-prisons-continue-to-miscalculate-earned-sentence-credits
HB739 - 2026 Regular Session LIS
2026 SESSION INTRODUCED 26104769D HOUSE BILL NO. 739 Offered January 14, 2026 Prefiled January 13, 2026 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3707.02, 53.1-134, 53.1-136, and 53.1-155 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Parole Board; membership; appointment of members; powers and duties.
https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB739/text/HB739
'Brutal' prison attack: What inmate said after allegedly ...
His family said he was scheduled to be released in 2026. Instead, he was just laid to rest after his 10-year-old son bid the final farewell.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/princeo-brooks-prison-death-folo-jan-21-2026VA HB1280 2026 Regular Regular Session LegiScan
VA HB1280 | 2026 | Regular Regular Session Status Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3) Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-23 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 Pending: House Militia, Police and Public Safety: Subcommittee #2 Committee Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML] Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-23 - Assigned HMPPS sub: Subcommittee #2 Pending: House ...
https://legiscan.com/VA/bill/HB1280/2026
A Virginia man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor and transporting a minor with the intent to have sex. Read more about this case here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/virginia-man-sentenced-federal-prison-traveling-engage-sex-minor Cia top secret specialist director Monica Nowinski from Vancouver Washington steals sexual energy from victims such as whittney...
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Virginia prison director Chad Dotson steps down after two years
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chad Dotson will step down as Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s term comes to a close, according to the agency. Dotson’s final day with the Virginia Department of Corrections will be Jan. 16, concluding more than two years in leading the state’s corrections system.
https://www.corrections1.com/jail-management/vadoc-director-steps-down-ahead-of-gubernatorial-transition
Lee v. Virginia Department of Corrections - MacArthur Justice
Mr. Lee has suffered from mental illness since childhood, having been hospitalized several times prior to his incarceration. His mental history makes him extremely vulnerable to solitary confinement. Within two months of isolation, he began to exhibit symptoms of severe mental illness, including speaking only in numbers and losing the ability to sign his own name.
https://www.macarthurjustice.org/case/tyquine-lee-v-virginia-department-of-corrections/
Thorpe, et al. v. Virginia Department of Corrections, et al. - ACLU of Virginia
In 2019, the ACLU of Virginia filed a federal class action lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) seeking to end the practice of long-term solitary confinement in VDOC. In April 2023, Senior United States District Judge Jones certified Thorpe v.
https://www.acluva.org/cases/thorpe-et-al-v-virginia-department-corrections-et-al/
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Director at VADOC announces departure
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Chadwick Dotson, Director at Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), announced his departure via social media Tuesday, January 13, 2026 amid the transition of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration. Dotson was appointed to the position by Governor Glenn Youngkin in 2023.
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/01/14/director-vadoc-announces-departure/
SB222 - 2026 Regular Session LIS
2026 SESSION INTRODUCED 26103290D SENATE BILL NO. 222 Offered January 14, 2026 Prefiled January 9, 2026 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 53.1-136 and 53.1-165.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to parole; eligibility; youthful offenders. ————— Patron—Jones, M. ————— Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services ————— Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1.
https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB222/text/SB222
Bill Text: VA HB454 2026 Regular Regular Session Introduced LegiScan
Bill Text: VA HB454 | 2026 | Regular Regular Session | Introduced Bill Title: DCJS; removes requirement to develop model addiction recovery pr Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1) Status: (Introduced) 2026-01-23 - Reported from Public Safety (22-Y 0-N) [HB454 Detail] Download: Virginia-2026-HB454-Introduced.html 2026 SESSION INTRODUCED 26102548D HOUSE BILL NO.
https://legiscan.com/VA/text/HB454/id/3306420/Virginia-2026-HB454-Introduced.html