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FY26 John R. Justice Loan Repayment Program

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will provide educational loan repayment benefits to prosecutors and public defenders in Virginia, using federal funds available through the John R. Justice (JRJ) Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage qualified attorneys to choose careers as prosecutors and public defenders and to continue in that service.

Guidelines & Forms Reference

Grant Contact Information

Grant Coordinator(s)

Tracy Matthews
(804) 371-0635
email Tracy

Grant Monitor(s)

Carolyn Dellorso
(804) 845-1200
email Carolyn

Grant Program Details

Application Due Date:
Date Posted:
Archive Date: