| 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 |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| 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 | Final | Stage complete. Becomes effective on 04/01/2026. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Regulatory Separation of Responsibilities
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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| Withdrawn Actions | ||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| Amend Corrections Officer Compulsory Minimum Training Standards & Performance Outcomes | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 05/14/2018 after the comment period had ended. |
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Amend Corrections Officer Compulsory Minimum Training Standards & Performance Outcomes
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 01/21/2015 before submission to the Registrar. |