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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Corrections
 
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
 
chapter
Standards for State Correctional Facilities [6 VAC 15 ‑ 31]    (Repealed)
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description The Virginia Board of Corrections, in accordance with Section 53.1-5 of the Code of Virginia promulgates the regulation, "Standards for State Correctional Facilities". This regulation governs operational and management standards for state-operated prisons, field units, and work centers.
State Authority Section 53.1-5 Code of Virginia
Federal Authority N/A
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation Goals for this regulation include defining effective health, sanitation and safety requirements for correctinal facilities; ensuring the provision of programs for offenders; and providing for effective security management.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: John Jabe  / Deputy Director, Operations
Address: 6900 Atmore Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
Email Address: john.jabe@vadoc.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)674-3010    FAX: (804)674-3509    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Repeal Standards for State Correctional Facilities
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2011.
Review and update operational and management standards for state-operated prisons, field units, and work centers.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/18/2008.