Description | The Virginia Board of Corrections, in accordance with Section 53.1-5 of the Code of Virginia promulgates the regulation, "Standards for State Correctional Facilities". This regulation governs operational and management standards for state-operated prisons, field units, and work centers. |
State Authority | Section 53.1-5 Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | N/A |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation | Goals for this regulation include defining effective health, sanitation and safety requirements for correctinal facilities; ensuring the provision of programs for offenders; and providing for effective security management. |
Meetings |
Name / Title: | John Jabe / Deputy Director, Operations |
Address: |
6900 Atmore Drive Richmond, VA 23225 |
Email Address: | john.jabe@vadoc.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)674-3010 FAX: (804)674-3509 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Repeal Standards for State Correctional Facilities
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2011. |
Review and update operational and management standards for state-operated prisons, field units, and work centers.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/18/2008. |