Training Schedule

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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ChesterfieldSeptember 2Workforce Alliance Center-MidlothianFULL
AbingdonSeptember 22SWVA Higher Education Center9:30-5:00
WinchesterSeptember 29Frederick County Public Safety Bldg.9:30-5:00
FredericksburgOctober 1Germanna Community College9:30-5:00
ChesterfieldNovember 18
Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian
9:30-5:00
RoanokeDecember 2Roanoke Higher Education Center9:30-5:00
FairfaxDecember 9Fairfax County Government Center9:30-5:00
PortsmouthDecember 15DanDepartment of Social Services9:30-5:00
FairfaxDecember 9Fairfax County Government Center9:30-5:00
PortsmouthDecember 15Department of Social Services9:30-5:00

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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ChesterfieldSeptember 3Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian9:00-12:00
AbingdonSeptember 23SWVA Higher Education CenterFULL
WinchesterSeptember 30Frederick County Public Safety Bldg.9:00-12:00
FredericksburgOctober 2Germanna Community College9:00-12:00
ChesterfieldNovember 19Workforce Alliance Center-Midlothian9:00-12:00
RoanokeDecember 3Roanoke Higher Education Center9:00-12:00
FairfaxDecember 10Fairfax County Government Center9:00-12:00
PortsmouthDecember 16Department of Social Services9:00-12:00

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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PortsmouthAugust 19Department of Social Services9:00-2:00
AbingdonAugust 25SWVA Higher Education Center9:00-2:00
RoanokeAugust 26Roanoke Higher Education Center9:00-2:00
WinchesterAugust 27Frederick County Public Safety Bldg.9:00-2:00