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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 9934
Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA)  
Documents
red ball Preliminary Draft Text 3/8/2023  7:31 am  
pdf Agency Background Document 3/8/2023    
red ball Governor's Review Memo 10/28/2025   

Status
DPB Review
Submitted on 3/9/2023
Review Completed: 3/21/2023
Secretary Review Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Review Completed: 9/10/2025
 
Governor's Review
ORM Review Completed: 10/28/2025
Governor Review Completed: 10/28/2025
 
Result: Approved
 
Virginia Registrar Submitted on 1/5/2026
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Will be published on 1/26/2026   Volume: 42  Issue: 12
Comment Period A public comment forum will open on 1/26/2026 and remain open through 2/25/2026
 
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
 
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Stage Type Status
NOIRA   (9934) Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/26/2026).
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