TITLE 6. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS

BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Board of Juvenile Justice intends to consider amending 6VAC35-150, Regulation for Nonresidential Services. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation following a periodic review. The regulation for nonresidential services establishes the minimum requirements governing state-operated and locally operated court service units and nonresidential programs available to the juvenile and domestic relations district courts, including those funded through the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act. The proposed amendments being considered (i) remove obsolete provisions, (ii) eliminate references to improperly incorporated documents, (iii) add provisions to address gaps in regulatory oversight that may impact public safety, (iv) amend various sections for clarification, and (v) remove unnecessary discretionary requirements.

In addition, pursuant to § 2.2-4007.1 of the Code of Virginia, the agency is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of this regulation to determine whether the regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The agency does not intend to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9, and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: June 17, 2026.

Agency Contact: Kristen Peterson, Regulatory and Policy Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, 600 East Main Street, 20th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 773-0180, fax (804) 371-6497, or email kristen.peterson@djj.virginia.gov.