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 6VAC35-71, Regulation Governing Juvenile Correctional Centers. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation to reflect new positions, procedures, and requirements as a result of the department's shift to a community treatment model; update the definitions section and terms used for clarity and consistency with other regulations; and incorporate appropriate cross references to statutes, regulations, and guidance documents that have changed since the last review.

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

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

Public Comment Deadline: November 2, 2016.

Agency Contact: Kristen Peterson, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Juvenile Justice, P.O. Box 1110, Richmond, VA 23219, telephone (804) 588-3902, FAX (804) 371-6490, or email kristen.peterson@djj.virginia.gov.