Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice intends to consider promulgating the following regulations: 6VAC35-71, Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers. The purpose of the proposed action is to develop a comprehensive regulation containing the minimum standards for juvenile correctional facilities covering program operations, health care, personnel, facility safety, physical environment, and to include provisions for secure custody facilities, boot camps, work camps, juvenile industries, and independent living programs. The current requirements for these facilities are contained in 6VAC35-51 and 6VAC35-140. This regulation will incorporate those provisions deemed appropriate and necessary after a comprehensive review.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: §§ 66-10 and 66-13 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted until 5 p.m. on June 12, 2009.

Agency Contact: Janet P. Van Cuyk, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, 700 Centre, 700 East Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 371-4097, FAX (804) 371-0773, or email janet.vancuyk@djj.virginia.gov.