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NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: CRIME COMMISSION SUBSTITUTES PLANNED FOR INTRODUCTION - ALPR AND SEALING BILLS

Substitute versions of Crime Commission legislation for ALPR (HB 2724) and Sealing of Criminal Records (HB 2723/SB 1466), which are identical, have been posted to the website in advance of Subcommittee and Committee meetings planned for tomorrow (January 27, 2025).

January 26, 2025

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: CRIME COMMISSION JAN 17th MEETING AGENDA

 

The agenda for tomorrow's Crime Commission meeting at 9:00 a.m. can be found here. The meeting will be held in the House Appropriations Committee Room, Room 1200, which is located on the 12th Floor of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St, Richmond, VA. 

This meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed and recorded.

Members will be considering the following items for its 2025 Crime Commission Legislative Package:

    •  Amendments to Reporting of Surveillance Technology Equipment by Law Enforcement Statute (HB 1496, 2024 Session)
    • Mary Jane Burton Case Review
    • Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
    • Sealing of Criminal Records

 

Public Comment: 3 minutes per person. There will be a sign-up sheet on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit written comments to vsccinfo@vscc.virginia.gov. Public comments will not be taken virtually.

Meeting Livestream: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/chamber/chamberstream.php

 January 16, 2025

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: CRIME COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR JAN 17th at 9:00 a.m.

Tomorrow's Crime Commission meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, January 17th at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the General Assembly Building. The meeting agenda will remain the same.

 January 7, 2025

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: JANUARY CRIME COMMISSION MEETING RESCHEDULED

Due to water issues in the City of Richmond, the Crime Commission meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 8 immediately upon adjournment of the House of Delegates and the Senate Floor Sessions. Both chambers convene at Noon tomorrow and will likely be on the floor at least 30 minutes, therefore the meeting will not begin before 12:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held in House Room C of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St, Richmond, VA.

  January 7, 2025

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: CRIME COMMISSION JANUARY 7TH MEETING SCHEDULED

 

The Crime Commission's next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. in House Room C of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St, Richmond, VA. This meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed and recorded.

The purpose of the meeting will be to consider legislation for the 2025 General Assembly Session for the following study topics:

1. Mary Jane Burton Case Review

2. Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

3. Sealing of Criminal Records

4. Amendments to Reporting of Surveillance Technology Equipment by Law Enforcement Statute (HB 1496, 2024 Session)

Public Comment: 3 minutes per person. There will be a sign-up sheet on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit written comments to vsccinfo@vscc.virginia.gov. Public comments will not be taken virtually.

Meeting Livestream: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/chamber/chamberstream.php

December 17, 2024

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: CRIME COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14th MEETING AGENDA

Attached is the meeting agenda for Thursday's Crime Commission meeting, which begins at Noon in House Room B of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St, Richmond, VA. This meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed and recorded.

The purpose of this meeting will be to hear presentations on the implementation of the sealing of criminal records and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR).

Public Comment: 3 minutes per person after each topic. There will be a sign-up sheet on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit written comments to vsccinfo@vscc.virginia.gov. Public comments will not be taken virtually.

Meeting Livestream: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/chamber/chamberstream.php

Presentations: available here at the start time of the meeting.

November 13, 2024

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: Crime Commission October 22nd meeting details

The next meeting of the Crime Commission will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at Noon in House Room B of the General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St, Richmond, VA. This meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed and recorded.

The purpose of this meeting will be to hear presentations on the Review of Mary Jane Burton DFS Cases.

Public Comment: 3 minutes per person. There will be a sign-up sheet on the day of the meeting. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit written comments to vsccinfo@vscc.virginia.gov. Public comments will not be taken virtually.

Meeting Livestream: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/chamber/chamberstream.php

Presentations: available here at the start time of the meeting.

October 16, 2024  

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: Crime Commission September 17th Meeting Cancelled

The Crime Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th has been cancelled.

The next meeting of the Crime Commission will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at Noon in House Room B of the General Assembly Building. Additional meeting details will be forthcoming.

 

September 11, 2024  

 

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.

  July 19, 2024  

 

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