Department of Corrections
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
Regulations for Human Subject Research
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 26]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations for Human Subject Research apply to any individual, group, or agency conducting research that uses human participants within the Department of Corrections, including any facility, program or organization owned, operated, funded, or licensed by the department. |
| State Authority | Section 53.1-5 and Section 53.1-5.1 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | N/A |
| 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 | Goals for "Regulations for Human Subject Research" include to define requirements for obtaining informed consent, and to require the establishment of human research review committees. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Ryan McCord / Executive Director |
| Address: |
6900 Atmore Drive Richmond, VA 23225 |
| Email Address: | ryan.mccord@vadoc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)887-8340 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend 6VAC15-26 Regulations for Human Subject Research | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014. |
| Amend Regulations for Human Subject Research | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 05/16/2003 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2021 Filed | Pending | |
| 7/19/2019 Filed | Pending | |
| 1/1/2001 Completed | Amend | |