Department of Corrections
Board of Corrections
[Repealed] Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities
[6 VAC 15 ‑ 80]
Chapter Information
| Description | These standards govern the planning, design and construction of local correctional facilities for which state reimbursement of costs is requested pursuant to Sections 53.1-80 through 82 of the Code of Virginia. The standards include, but are not limited to, submission schedules for reimbursement requests; requirements for submission of a Community-Based Corrections Plan; methods of reimbursement; project documentation; design requirements for secure local correctional facilities, community custody facilities and lockups. |
| State Authority | Code of Virginia sections ;53.1-5 ;53.1-68 53.1-80 through ;53.1-82.3 and and 53.1-95 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To clarify areas lacking specificity such as new technologies, facility design styles, and aspects of ADA. To review housing square footage requirements, and update hardward specification criteria, as well as design document requirements. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Jim Bruce / Policy & Initiatives Unit Manager |
| Address: |
6900 Atmore Drive Richmond , VA 23225 |
| Email Address: | James.Bruce@vadoc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)887-8215 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgate 6 VAC 15-81 to replace 6 VAC 15-80 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 3/8/2018. |
| Add new Section 6VAC15-80-211and amend definitions to Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 9/3/2009. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Standards for Planning, Design, Construction & Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 1/14/2016 after the comment period had ended. |
| Amend Standards for Planning,Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 7/10/2007 before DPB completed its review. |
| Amend Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 5/18/2007 after the comment period had ended. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Optional Title | Date Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2001 | Amend | |