Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Board
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
 
chapter
Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses [6 VAC 35 ‑ 41]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation will contain the minimum standards for juvenile residential facilities covering program operations, health care, personnel, facility safety, and physical environment. It will contain additional provisions for halfway houses, family group homes, and independent living programs. The current requirements for these facilities are contained in 6VAC35-51 and 6VAC35-140. This regulation will incorporate those provisions deemed appropriate and necessary after a comprehensive review.
State Authority Sections 16.1-309.9 and 66-24 and Article 12.1 of Title 16.1 of the Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority None.
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To review existing regulatory requirements applicable to juvenile residential facilities and combine in a single document all regulatory provisions currently contained in 6VAC35-51 and 6VAC35-140 deemed appropriate and necessary after a comprehensive review. The regulation will be reviewed and modifications proposed to ensure that it most effectively and efficiently supports its statutory purpose.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kristen Peterson  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: P.O. Box 1110
Richmond, VA 23218-1110
Email Address: Kristen.Peterson@djj.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)773-0180    FAX: (804)371-6497    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Group Homes and Halfway Houses Proposed Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/23/2021.
Combines & comprehensively reviews all regulations governing juvenile group homes & halfway houses Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014.