The Virginia Senate passed legislation Friday that would expand prosecutorial discretion and other criminal justice reforms.

Senate Bill 5033 would allow prosecutors to drop cases and craft deals that guarantee a reduction or a dismissal of a charge based on a defendant’s decision to seek rehabilitation, treatment or do community service.

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