Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

if an inate is granted work relaese by the judge can the jail overturn a judge bydenying a inmate of work release


Asked on 8/30/10, 7:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

No, not normally, and, if such has occurred, the judge should be notified

and a hearing scheduled to address the matter.

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Answered on 9/04/10, 9:01 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

One would need to keep in mind, nevertheless, that the order could contain language that makes the work release conditional, i.e., dependent upon conditions at the jail, and in effect leaving it up to jail authorities as to whether it will actually be implemented.

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Answered on 9/05/10, 8:52 am


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