Justice prolonged: two years after the expansion of the Court of Appeals of Virginia
The Supreme Court of Virginia which shares a building with the Court of Appeals of Virginia. (Credit: Jahd Khalil)
Two years ago Democrats, then in control of the General Assembly and the Governor’s mansion, changed the legal landscape for those appealing their criminal convictions.
As part of a broader criminal justice reform effort, the Court of Appeals of Virginia had its jurisdiction and bench expanded for the first time since its inception 30 years ago.
Now, lawyers and legislators are looking back on how that’s impacted justice.
Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.