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Virginia’s enhanced early release law permits inmates to reduce their time behind bars by up to one-third, provided they demonstrate good behavior. State Attorney General Jason O’Mara, a critic of the policy, contends that this measure has released thousands of high-risk offenders back into the community. He notes that more than 30% of those released have been rearrested within the first half of 2024, raising alarms about the effectiveness of such leniency.