Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
 
Board
Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Certification Process [6 VAC 35 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation sets forth the process by which the Department and the Board of Juvenile Justice will assess compliance with operating standards and approve residential and non-residential programs to operate in the Commonwealth's juvenile justice system.
State Authority Code of Virginia Sections 16.1-233 ; 16.1-234 ; 16.1-311 ; 16.1-312 , and 66-10.
Federal Authority Not applicable.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Ken Davis  / Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Address: 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: Kenneth.Davis@djj.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)807-0486    FAX: (804)371-6497    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Periodic Review of the Regulation Governing the Monitoring, Approval, and Certification of Juvenile Justice Programs and Facilities NOIRA Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security review in progress.
Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs Proposed Attorney General review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Comprehensive Review of the Certification Regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/12/2008.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) Emergency Stage withdrawn on 11/08/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) Emergency Stage withdrawn on 09/21/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.
Simplify the regulation, allowing greater administrative flexibility in conducting, reviewing and acting upon certification and monitoring visits to residential and non-residential programs. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) Emergency Stage withdrawn on 09/21/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
5/8/2019 Agency Completed Amend