2026 Seminar Schedule
Introduction To Sentencing Guidelines ($125)
APPROVED FOR 6 CLE AND VIDC RE-CERTIFICATION
Learn to Score Guidelines Accurately Approved for 6 CLE credits.
The Introduction Seminars are designed for the attorney or criminal justice professional who is new to Virginia’s sentencing guidelines. The seminar will begin with general background information on scoring each of the guidelines factors. Participants will be given the opportunity to do hands-on exercises utilizing the assistance of fellow participants and course instructors. Download registration form below and make check payable to Treasurer of Virginia.
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| Chesterfield | September 2 | Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian | FULL |
| Abingdon | September 22 | SWVA Higher Education Center | 9:30-5:00 |
| Winchester | September 29 | Frederick County Public Safety Bldg. | 9:30-5:00 |
| Fredericksburg | October 1 | Germanna Community College | 9:30-5:00 |
| Chesterfield | November 18 | Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian | 9:30-5:00 |
| Roanoke | December 2 | Roanoke Higher Education Center | 9:30-5:00 |
| Fairfax | December 9 | Fairfax County Government Center | 9:30-5:00 |
| Portsmouth | December 15 | DanDepartment of Social Services | 9:30-5:00 |
| Fairfax | December 9 | Fairfax County Government Center | 9:30-5:00 |
| Portsmouth | December 15 | Department of Social Services | 9:30-5:00 |
Focus On Probation Violations Sentencing Guidelines Only ($60)
APPROVED FOR 3 CLE AND VIDC RE-CERTIFICATION
The probation violation seminar is designed for the attorney or criminal justice professional who is interested in learning more about the probation violation guidelines. The seminar will begin with general background information and progress to detailed information on scoring each of the guidelines factors. This seminar will address changes to §§ 19.2-306 and 19.2-306.1.
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| Chesterfield | September 3 | Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian | 9:00-12:00 |
| Abingdon | September 23 | SWVA Higher Education Center | FULL |
| Winchester | September 30 | Frederick County Public Safety Bldg. | 9:00-12:00 |
| Fredericksburg | October 2 | Germanna Community College | 9:00-12:00 |
| Chesterfield | November 19 | Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian | 9:00-12:00 |
| Roanoke | December 3 | Roanoke Higher Education Center | 9:00-12:00 |
| Fairfax | December 10 | Fairfax County Government Center | 9:00-12:00 |
| Portsmouth | December 16 | Department of Social Services | 9:00-12:00 |
Sentencing Guidelines Knowledge and Skills ($80)
APPROVED FOR 4 CLE AND VIDC RE-CERTIFICATION
Participants are encouraged to attend the Introduction to Sentencing Guidelines seminar or have substantial experience completing Virginia’s Sentencing Guidelines prior to enrolling in this seminar. This session is a participatory workshop that requires active engagement and the use of critical thinking skills to address complex sentencing guidelines issues. At the beginning of the seminar, participants will complete a questionnaire to help determine the specific topics covered in the Sentencing Guidelines Knowledge and Skills Seminar.
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| Portsmouth | August 19 | Department of Social Services | 9:00-2:00 |
| Abingdon | August 25 | SWVA Higher Education Center | 9:00-2:00 |
| Roanoke | August 26 | Roanoke Higher Education Center | 9:00-2:00 |
| Winchester | August 27 | Frederick County Public Safety Bldg. | 9:00-2:00 |