| 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. |
| Name / Title: | Kristen Peterson / Regulatory and Policy Coordinator |
| Address: |
600 East Main Street, 20th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | kristen.peterson@djj.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)773-0180 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 | Proposed | Attorney General review in progress. |
| Action to remove the self-audit document as a document incorporated by reference (DIBR) | Fast-Track | Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (01/12/2026). |
| Amend Regulation Governing State Reimbursement of Local Juvenile Residential Facility Costs | Proposed | Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security 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GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) | Emergency | Stage withdrawn on 11/08/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.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GOVERNING THE MONITORING, APPROVAL, AND CERTIFICATION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS (6 VAC 35-20-37) | Emergency | Stage withdrawn on 09/21/2006 prior to submitting for AG review.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 | |