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§ 66-12. Definitions

Unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, as used in this title: “Board” or “State Board” means the Board of Juvenile Justice; “Child” means any natural person under eighteen years of age; “Department” means the Department of Juvenile Justice; “Director” means the Director of Juvenile Justice. 1989, c. 733.

§ 66-10.1. Board to establish regulations regarding human research

The Board shall promulgate regulations pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) to effectuate the provisions of Chapter 5.1 (§ 32.1-162.16 et seq.) of Title 32.1 for human research, as defined in § 32.1-162.16, to be conducted or authorized by the Department. The regulations shall require the human research committee to submit […]

§ 66-10.2. Board to establish regulations regarding youth detained in juvenile correctional facilities pursuant to contracts with the federal government

The Board, in collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, shall promulgate regulations governing the housing of youth who are detained in a juvenile correctional facility pursuant to a contract with the federal government and not committed to such juvenile correctional facility by a court of the Commonwealth. Such regulations shall establish: […]

§ 66-10.3. Guidelines and policies and procedures for sharing information derived from juvenile records

A. The Department shall develop and biennially update a model memorandum of understanding setting forth the respective roles and responsibilities of the Department, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, the Department of Social Services, the court service units, the local departments of social services, and the community services boards or behavioral health authorities […]

§ 66-8. Meetings

The Board shall meet at such times as it deems appropriate and on call of the chairman when in his opinion meetings are expedient or necessary. However, the Board shall meet at least four times each calendar year. 1989, c. 733.

§ 66-9. Quorum

A majority of the current membership of the Board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes. 1989, c. 733.

§ 66-10. Powers and duties of Board

The Board shall have the following powers and duties: 1. To establish and monitor policies for the programs and facilities for which the Department is responsible under this law. 2. To ensure the development of a long-range youth services policy. 3. To monitor the activities of the Department and its effectiveness in implementing the policies […]

§ 66-4. State Board of Juvenile Justice

There shall be a State Board of Juvenile Justice, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be experienced educators. In making appointments, the Governor shall endeavor to select appointees of such qualifications and experience that the membership of the Board shall include persons suitably qualified to consider and act upon […]