VA HB1413

Expands the definition of "technical violations" of probation to include marijuana use (unless specifically prohibited by the court), failure to pay fines/restitution, non-compliance with treatment programs or specialty dockets, monitoring violations, and failure to appear in court

Requires courts to treat all technical violations occurring between sentencing or revocation hearings as a single violation, prohibiting separate adjudication of multiple technical violations during one probationary period

Prohibits active incarceration for first technical violations and creates a presumption against incarceration for second violations, with a maximum of 14 days allowed for second violations if less restrictive means are insufficient

Establishes that defendants held in custody for technical violations eligible for only 14 days incarceration must have cases docketed promptly and be released on bail if not adjudicated within 14 days, with an absolute maximum detention of 30 days

Creates a defense to alleged violations if the defendant can demonstrate substantial compliance with probation obligations