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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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The Virginia COVID-19 Justice Coalition, of which NACDL is a member, successfully advocated for legislation to expand earned sentence credits in Virginia.
NACDL is providing resources regarding the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health to the criminal defense community. Resources are provided without warranty or guarantee. Please consult the laws and rules of your state and local authorities. Please log in to access them. Membership is NOT required.
In 1975, Virginia enacted a general prohibition against abortion.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Virginia. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Virginia that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL worked with partners in Virginia to foster the passage of comprehensive pretrial data collection legislation.
NACDL advocated for the abolition of the death penalty in Virginia and opposed earlier efforts to expand the state's ability to carry out executions.
NACDL is working with coalition partners in Virginia to ensure access to counsel at first appearance.
NACDL engaged in multiple urgent campaigns to strategically decarcerate jails and prisons in Virginia in order to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on correctional facilities. Viral outbreaks in tight congregate living spaces like jails and prisons can be catastrophic for those living and working inside facilities and those in the surrounding communities.
NACDL worked with partners in Virginia to repeal all presumptions against bail in the Virginia Code.
NACDL worked with the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and other partners in Virginia to pass legislation repealing mandatory jury sentencing.
NACDL collaborated with partners to successfully advocate for major discovery reforms in Virginia.
NACDL is working with partners to oppose efforts to expand the use of facial recognition technology in Virginia.
NACDL continues to actively oppose legislative efforts in Virginia to categorically prohibit certain defenses in criminal cases.
Letter to the Virginia House Appropriations Committee in support of SB 730, legislation to increase the daily compensation rate for jurors in Virginia from $30 to $50.
Recent legislative changes to Virginia Code 16.1-272 give the judiciary greater guidance and discretion in sentencing youth convicted of felony offenses in Virginia. This program features an overview of the blended sentencing provisions for juveniles transferred to circuit court followed by a discussion of the new sentencing provisions passed earlier this year.
