Virginia State Crime Commission

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: Crime Commission 2024 Meetings Information

The following study topics are planned for discussion at Crime Commission meetings this year. All meetings will be held in the General Assembly Building, 201 N 9th St, Richmond, VA. Public comment will be taken at each meeting. 

Tuesday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m., House Room A

1. Sealing of Criminal Records
2. Review of Mary Jane Burton DFS Cases

Tuesday, October 22nd 12:00 p.m.,  House Room B

1. License Plate Readers
2. Surveillance Technology by Law Enforcement Agencies
3. Outstanding Issues/Updates

Thursday, November 14th 12:00 p.m., House Room A

1. AI Technology by Law Enforcement Agencies
2. Outstanding Issues/Updates

Monday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m., House Room A

1. Juvenile Fines and Fees
2. Outstanding Issues/Updates
3. 2025 Legislative Package
4. Annual Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

These meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed and recorded. Presentations will be available on the Meetings/Presentations page at the start time of the meeting.

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: Crime Commission Announces 2024-25 Studies

The Crime Commission's Executive Committee has approved the following studies for 2024-25. Meeting dates will be forthcoming.

2024 Studies:

1. Review of Mary Jane Burton DFS Cases

2. License Plate Readers

3. Surveillance Technology by Law Enforcement

4. Artificial Intelligence by Law Enforcement Agencies

5. Juvenile Court Costs, Fines, and Fees

6. Sealing of Criminal Records (Ongoing)

2025 Studies:

1. Review of Mary Jane Burton DFS Cases

2. Surveillance Technology by Law Enforcement Agencies

3. Artificial Intelligence by Law Enforcement Agencies

4. Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Records

5. Permit to Purchase Firearms

6. Criminal Justice System Review - Multi-Year Project

 May 7, 2024