The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of deaths occurring in local and regional jails under the oversight of the State Board of Local and Regional Jail (the Board), as well as the outcomes of death reviews conducted during calendar year (CY) 2025. This report is prepared in accordance with the Code of Virginia (COV) § 53.1-69.1. Review of death of inmates in local, regional, or community correctional facilities(*1), and § 9.1-192.1. Civilian deaths in custody; annual report(*2), which grants the Board authority to review and report on jail serious incidents to include deaths.

By analyzing reported deaths, reviewing compliance with applicable standards, and documenting the Board's actions, the report supports the Board’s statutory mandate to promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in the care and supervision of individuals confined in local and regional jails.
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(*1) https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title53.1/chapter3/section53.1-69.1/
(*2) https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title9.1/chapter1/section9.1-192.1/