VA HB739

Expands the Virginia Parole Board from up to 5 members to no less than 10 members, with 5 appointed by the Governor, 3 by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, and 2 by the Senate Committee on Rules

Requires all Board members to have significant professional experience in criminal law, corrections, reentry and community services, or victim services, with Governor's appointees including at least one criminal prosecutor, one criminal defense attorney, one mental health professional, and one crime victim representative

Mandates that prisoners denied parole receive written notice with specific, individualized reasons for denial and concrete steps they can take to demonstrate commitment to rehabilitation

Requires the Board to provide all investigation materials to the prisoner, their attorney, or a designated person at least 30 days before the final parole deliberation and vote

Makes parole board final deliberation meetings public, allowing the prisoner or their attorney to attend in person or via video conference, and permitting victims to attend and provide testimony