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VA SJR220
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Russet Perry
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AI Summary
- Commends Meredith Farrar-Owens on her retirement as director of the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission on August 31, 2025, after 35 years of service
- Recognizes her role in developing, implementing, and administering discretionary felony sentencing guidelines used in circuit courts throughout Virginia
- Acknowledges her oversight of research into criminal justice issues including offender risk assessment, recidivism, and probation violations
- Notes her service as past president of the National Association of Sentencing Commissions and recipient of the Richard P. Kern Memorial Award for exceptional contributions to sentencing policy
- Directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Farrar-Owens
Legislative Description
Commending Meredith Farrar-Owens.
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ220ER)
3/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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