| Description | This new regulation, mandated by Chapter 648 of the 2005 Acts of the General Assembly, sets forth the rules and criteria by which the Department may operate work release programs whereby committed juveniles (i) may be employed by private individuals, corporations, or state agencies at places of business; or (ii) may attend educational or other related community activity programs outside of a juvenile correctional facility. Chapter 648 requires the Department to provide juveniles committed to the Department with opportunities to work and participate in career training or technical education programs as operated by DJJ or by the Department of Correctional Education (DCE) and sets forth requirements to be included in the regulation, including eligibility for work release, compensation, custody, and penalties for violating the terms of work release. |
| State Authority | Emergency regulation is mandated by Chapter 648 of the 2005 Acts of the General Assembly, |
| Federal Authority | NA |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Establish Emergency Regulations Governing Juvenile Work and Educational Release Programs and initiate process for promulgating permanent regulations. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2007. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2019 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 6/26/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |