Agency
Department of Corrections
Board
State Board of Local and Regional Jails
chapter
Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups [6 VAC 15 ‑ 40]
Action:
Revisions to Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups
Action 7130
 
General Information
Action Summary The purpose of the proposed action is: (1) to implement recent legislative mandates, (2) clarify existing regulatory requirements; and (3) promote consistent jail operations and reporting practices that support enhanced public safety.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
RIS Project Yes  [7084]
Associated Mandates
Bill: HB126 (2026)
Bill: SB1039 (2025)
Chapter: 696 (2019)
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
11356 Fast-Track Attorney General review in progress.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Mary-Huffard Kegley  / Policy Analyst
Address: Board of Local and Regional Jails
VADOC Headquarters, 6900 Atmore Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
Email Address: mary-huffard.kegley@vadoc.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)887-9589    FAX: (804)674-3587    TDD: ()-

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.