Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Board
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Certification Process [6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation sets forth the process by which the Department and the Board of Juvenile Justice will assess compliance with operating standards and approve residential and non-residential programs to operate in the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system.
State Authority Code of Virginia Sections 16.1-233 ; 16.1-234 ; 16.1-311 ; 16.1-312 , and 66-10.
Federal Authority Not applicable.
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 None entered
Meetings See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Ken Davis  / Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Address: 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Kenneth.Davis@djj.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)807-0486    FAX: (804)371-6497    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) -
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) -

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/03/2021.
Comprehensive Review of the Certification Regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/12/2008.
Simplify the regulation, allowing greater administrative flexibility in conducting, reviewing and acting upon certification and monitoring visits to residential and non-residential programs. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37)

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/8/2019 Agency Completed Amend