9.1-172 - Periodic determination of weights and constants. - Virginia Statutes

§ 9.1-172. Periodic determination of weights and constants.

Prior to the convening of the General Assembly in each even-numbered year,the Department shall determine whether the variables incorporated in theequation used in the distribution formula are statistically acceptable forsuch computation, and to determine whether any other variables would bebetter predictors of crime. If, as a result of this research, the Departmentdetermines that the variables used in the equation should be changed, itshall recommend to the General Assembly appropriate legislation to accomplishthis change.

(1979, c. 83, § 14.1-84.7; 1981, c. 485; 1998, c. 872, § 9-183.21; 2001, c.844.)