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Agency
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Board
Department of Criminal Justice Services
 
chapter
Rules Relating to Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions [6 VAC 20 ‑ 100]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Specifies that, under the direction of the board, and pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 9 of § 9.1-102 of the Code of Virginia, the Department establishes the compulsory minimum training standards for full-time and part-time officers of the Department of Corrections. All individuals hired as correctional officers, as defined in § 53.1-1. shall meet or exceed these standards, as well as comply with the minimum number of training and field training hours.
State Authority § 9.1-102
Federal Authority None entered
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 None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kristi Shalton  / Law Enforcement Program Coordinator
Address: Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: kristi.shalton@dcjs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-7801    FAX: (804)786-0410    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Comprehensive Review of the Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Correctional Officers of the Department of Corrections Proposed Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory Separation of Responsibilities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2019.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Corrections Officer Compulsory Minimum Training Standards & Performance Outcomes Proposed Stage withdrawn on 05/14/2018 after the comment period had ended.
Amend Corrections Officer Compulsory Minimum Training Standards & Performance Outcomes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage withdrawn on 01/21/2015 before submission to the Registrar.