Agency
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
Board
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
chapter
Rules Relating to the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections; Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines used by the Department of Corrections [6 VAC 20 ‑ 105]    (Under Development)
 
Action:
New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector ...
Action 5724 / Stage 11144
Proposed Stage  
Documents
red ball Proposed Text 4/3/2026  10:39 am  
pdf Agency Background Document 4/3/2026    
pdf ORM Economic Review Form 6/18/2026    
pdf Attorney General Certification 5/17/2026    

Status
Changes to Text The proposed text has changed from that of the emergency stage.
Attorney General Review Submitted to OAG: 4/3/2026
 
Review Completed: 5/17/2026
 
Result: Certified
 
DPB Review
Submitted on 6/18/2026
DPB review in progress.  [Day 5]
Secretary Review Not yet submitted to Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security
Governor's Review Not yet submitted
Virginia Registrar Not yet submitted
Comment Period

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Contact Information
Name / Title: Kristi Shalton  / Regulatory Coordinator
Address: Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank St
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-7801    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
 

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Action 5724:
New Regulation for the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Detector Canine Handlers Employed by the Department of Corrections and Standards for the Training and Retention of Detector Canines
 
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (9934) Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/25/2026.
Proposed   (11144) DPB review in progress.
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