Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
chapter
Regulations to Govern Temporary Leave from State Facilities [12 VAC 35 ‑ 210]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation will establish the general process and requirements related to temporary leave from state facilities. It will establish the conditions for granting leave and include provisions to ensure accountability and appropriate care for persons who are on leave status.
State Authority ยงยง 37.2-203 and 37.2-837 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Ruth Anne Walker  / Director of Regulator Affairs
Address: Jefferson Bldg.
1220 Bank St., 4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: ruthanne.walker@dbhds.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)225-2252    FAX: (804)786-8623    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2019.
This action will promulgate a new regulation to govern practices related to temporary absences or leave from state mental health and mental retardation facilities. Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2007.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
2/22/2022 Agency Completed Amend
7/19/2017 Agency Completed Amend
12/7/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is