Department of Juvenile Justice
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers
[6 VAC 35 ‑ 71]
Chapter Information
Description | This regulation will contain the minimum standards for juvenile correctional centers covering program operations, health care, personnel, facility safety, and physical environment. It will contain additional provisions for secure custody facilities, boot camps, work camps, juvenile industries, and independent living programs. |
State Authority | Sections 66-13 and 66-10 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 correctional centers and combine in a single document all regulatory provisions currently contained in 6VAC35-51 and 6VAC35-140 deemed appropriate and necesary 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 (4) 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 |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Periodic Review of Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/16/2022. |
Amendment to 6VAC35-71-350 to include an exemption for juvenile correctional centers relating to toilet facilities ratios. | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/30/2016. |
Comprehensive review and consolidation of regulations applicable to juvenile correctional centers | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2014. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Comprehensive review of all regulatory provisions governing juvenile correctional centers. | ||
Combines in single document provisions applicable to juvenile correctional centers. |