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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22. Social Services
Agency 40. Department of Social Services
Chapter 191. Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
12/21/2024

22VAC40-191-90. Identifying who may apply for a waiver.

A. Any person who wants to operate or to volunteer or work at a facility covered by this regulation, but who is disqualified because of a criminal conviction pursuant to §§ 63.2-1720 and 63.2-1721 of the Code of Virginia may apply in writing to the commissioner of the department for a waiver.

B. The commissioner may grant a waiver if:

1. A nonbarrier crime felony conviction occurred less than five years previously;

2. The commissioner determines that the person is of good moral character and reputation; and

3. The waiver would not adversely affect the safety and well-being of the children in the person's care.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1733, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 11, eff. April 1, 2004; Errata, 20:12 VA.R. 1526 February 23, 2004; amended, Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2005; Volume 22, Issue 22, eff. September 1, 2006; Volume 30, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2013; Volume 38, Issue 2, eff. October 13, 2021.

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