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Administrative Code

Virginia Administrative Code
Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections
10/14/2024

Agency 15. State Board of Local and Regional Jails

Preface
Agency Summary
Chapter 10
Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Chapter 11
Public Participation GuidelinesRead all
Part I
Purpose and Definitions
Section 10
Purpose
Section 20
Definitions
Part II
Notification of Interested Persons
Section 30
Notification List
Section 40
Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List
Part III
Public Participation Procedures
Section 50
Public Comment
Section 60
Petition for Rulemaking
Section 70
Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel
Section 80
Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel
Section 90
Meetings
Section 100
Public Hearings on Regulations
Section 110
Periodic Review of Regulations
Chapter 20
Regulations Governing Certification and InspectionRead all
Part I
Definitions
Section 10
Definitions
Section 20
[Repealed]
Part II
Certification Process
Section 30
Frequency of Audits
Section 40
Preparation for Audit
Section 50
On-Site Audit Procedures
Section 60
Audit Findings
Section 70
Development of a Plan of Action
Section 80
Variance Requests
Section 90
Appeal Process for Audits/Inspections and Schedule
Section 100
Board Action on Audit Results
Section 110
Notifications
Section 120
Actions That Can Be Taken When Decertified
Part III
Inspection Process
Section 130
Inspection Method
Section 140
Inspection Schedule
Section 150
Preparation for Inspection
Section 160
On-Site Inspection Procedures
Section 170
Inspection Findings
Section 180
Correction of Deficiencies
Section 190
Board Action on Inspection Results
Section 200
Health Inspection Schedule
Section 210
On-Site Health Inspection Procedures
Section 220
Health Inspection Findings
Section 230
Board Action on Health Inspection Results
Chapter 26
Regulations for Human Subject Research [Repealed]Read all
Part I
General Provisions [Repealed]
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Part II
Human Subject Research Review Committee (HSRRC) [Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 61
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 71
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 81
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 91
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 101
[Repealed]
Section 102
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Part III
Role of the Department, Director, and the Board [Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Part IV
Applicability of State and Federal Policies [Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
FORMS
[Repealed]
DIBR
[Repealed]
Chapter 28
Regulations for Public/Private Joint Venture Work Programs Operated in a State Correctional Facility [Repealed]Read all
Part I
General Provisions [Repealed]
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Part II
Review Process [Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Part III
Criteria [Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Chapter 30
Standards for State Correctional Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Chapter 31
Standards for State Correctional Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 180
[Repealed]
Section 190
[Repealed]
Section 200
[Repealed]
Section 210
[Repealed]
Section 220
[Repealed]
Section 230
[Repealed]
Section 240
[Repealed]
Section 250
[Repealed]
Section 260
[Repealed]
Section 270
[Repealed]
Section 280
[Repealed]
Section 290
[Repealed]
Section 300
[Repealed]
Section 310
[Repealed]
Section 320
[Repealed]
Section 330
[Repealed]
Section 340
[Repealed]
Section 350
[Repealed]
Section 360
[Repealed]
Section 370
[Repealed]
Section 380
[Repealed]
Section 390
[Repealed]
Section 400
[Repealed]
Section 410
[Repealed]
DIBR
[Repealed]
Chapter 40
Minimum Standards for Jails and LockupsRead all
Part I
General Provisions
Section 5
Compliance Documentation
Section 10
Definitions
Section 20
Responsibility
Section 30
Requirement for Written Statement
Section 40
Policy and Procedures Manual
Section 50
Chief Executive Officer
Section 60
Annual Report
Part III
General Administration and Management
Section 70
Release of Information
Section 80
Current and Accurate Inmate Records
Section 90
Content of Personal Inmate Records
Section 100
Daily Logs
Section 110
Serious Incident Reports
Section 120
Classification
Section 130
Written Grievance Procedure
Part IV
Programs and Services
Section 140
Awareness of Programs
Section 150
Inmate Exercise
Section 155
Access to Recreational Activities
Section 160
Written Procedures for Release Program Eligibility Criteria
Section 170
Written Procedures for Accountability of Inmate Participants
Section 180
Conditions for Inmate Participation in a Work Release Program
Section 190
Conditions for Inmate Participation in Educational Release or Rehabilitation Release Programs
Section 200
Furlough
Section 210
Earnings
Section 220
Removing Inmate Participants from Program
Section 230
Written Agreement with Director
Section 240
Offender Participation in Compliance with Appropriate Criteria and Approval
Section 250
Participation in Religious Services or Counseling
Section 260
Social Services and Volunteer Programs
Section 270
Coordination of Volunteer Program
Section 280
Availability and Administration of Educational Services
Section 290
Provisions of Reading Materials
Section 300
Permission of Reading Materials
Section 310
Commissary Services
Section 320
Licensed Physician
Section 330
Restrictions on Physician
Section 340
Health Care Provider and Licensing, Certification, and Qualification of Health Care Personnel.
Section 350
Private Examination and Treatment of Inmates
Section 360
Twenty-Four-Hour Emergency Medical and Mental Health Care
Section 370
Receiving and Medical Screening of Inmates
Section 380
Inmate Access to Medical Services
Section 390
Training and Competency of Staff
Section 393
Universal Precautions
Section 395
Management of Sharps
Section 400
Management of Pharmaceuticals
Section 405
Automated External Defibrillator (Aed)
Section 410
Inmate Medical Records
Section 420
Transfer of Summaries of Medical Record
Section 430
Medical or Pharmaceutical Testing for Experimental or Research Purposes
Section 440
Medical Care Provided by Personnel Other Than Physician
Section 450
Suicide Prevention and Intervention Plan
Section 460
[Repealed]
Section 470
Medical Copayment
Section 480
Set Fees Required
Section 490
Policy and Procedure Information
Section 500
Inmates Advised of Procedures
Section 510
Ability to Pay
Section 520
Acknowledgment in Writing
Section 530
Accounting Process
Section 540
Standards for Food Service Equipment and Personnel
Section 545
Standards for Inmate Food Service Workers
Section 550
Food Service Program
Section 560
Meals Prepared, Delivered and Served under Direct Supervision of Staff
Section 570
Records of Meals Served
Section 580
Food Service Program Not a Disciplinary Measure
Section 590
Number and Spacing of Meals
Section 600
Correspondence Privileges
Section 610
Volume and Content of Inmate Mail
Section 620
Postage Allowance
Section 630
Outgoing and Incoming Mail
Section 640
General and Legal Correspondence
Section 650
Notice of Seizure of Mail Contraband
Section 660
Access to Telephone Facilities
Section 670
Delivery of Emergency Messages to Inmates
Section 680
Visiting Opportunities
Section 690
Approved Items Visitors May Bring into Facility
Section 700
Requirements of Visitor Registration and Visitor Searches
Part V
Jail Operations
Section 710
Admitting Individuals into Jail
Section 720
Inmates Confined to Jail
Section 730
Telephone Calls During the Booking Process
Section 740
Requirements for Linens and Towels
Section 750
Issuance of Special and Protective Clothing
Section 760
Bathing
Section 770
Provision of Hygiene Items
Section 780
Items Inmates May Retain
Section 790
Inventory of Cash and Personal Property
Section 800
Accounting of Inmate Expenditures and Receipts of Money
Section 810
Return of Inmate Property and Funds
Section 820
Conduct
Section 830
Inmate Handbook
Section 831
Fee for Inmate Keep
Section 833
Discipline
Section 835
Sanctions
Section 840
Post to Control Security of Jail
Section 850
Security of Outside Recreation
Section 860
Security of Entrances and Doors
Section 870
Security and Storage of Security Devices
Section 880
Officer Entry
Section 890
Mechanical Audio Communications System
Section 900
Examination and Maintenance of Security Devices
Section 910
Searches of Facility and Inmates
Section 920
Contraband
Section 930
Key and Door Control
Section 940
Culinary Items
Section 945
Tools
Section 950
Flammable, Toxic and Caustic Materials
Section 960
Functions of Duty Post
Section 970
Restriction of Physical Force
Section 980
Restraint Equipment
Section 985
Restraint of Pregnant Offenders
Section 990
Administrative Segregation
Section 1000
Physical Living Conditions for Disciplinary Detention and Administrative Segregation
Section 1010
Mental Health Inmates
Section 1020
Record of Activities in Disciplinary Detention and Administrative Segregation
Section 1030
Assessment of Inmates in Disciplinary Detention or Administrative Segregation
Section 1040
Staff Training
Section 1045
Supervision of Inmates
Section 1050
Supervisory Inspection
Section 1060
Movement of Inmates
Section 1070
Prohibition of Inmate Control over Other Inmates
Section 1080
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Section 1090
Release of Inmates
Part VI
Jail Physical Plant
Section 1100
Fire Safety Inspections
Section 1110
[Repealed]
Section 1111
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Section 1120
Mattresses, Pillows and Trash Receptacles
Section 1130
[Repealed]
Section 1140
Cleanliness
Section 1150
Vermin and Pest Control
Section 1160
Appropriate Lighting and Heating
Section 1170
Water Utilities
Section 1180
Special Purpose Area
Part VII
Juveniles
Section 1190
Housing of Juveniles
Section 1193
Separation of Juveniles
Section 1195
Contact with Juveniles
Section 1200
Isolation and Segregation of Juveniles
Part VIII
Lockups
Section 1210
Responsibility
Section 1220
Coverage
Section 1230
Search Requirements
Section 1240
Inspection Requirements
Section 1250
Commitment and Release
Section 1260
Property and Funds
Section 1270
Telephone Calls During the Admissions Process
Section 1280
Juvenile Detention
Section 1290
Separate Housing
Section 1300
Protection of Detainees
Section 1310
Emergency Medical and Mental Health Care
Section 1315
Supervision of Detainees
Section 1320
[Repealed]
Section 1330
Visiting
Section 1340
Detainee Control
Section 1350
Serious Incident Report
Section 1360
Detainee Cleanliness
Section 1370
Facility Cleanliness
Section 1380
Fire Safety Inspection
DIBR
Documents Incorporated by Reference (6VAC15-40)
Chapter 45
Regulations for Private Management and Operation of Prison FacilitiesRead all
Part I
General Provisions
Section 10
Definitions
Section 20
Applicability
Section 30
Legal Standard
Section 40
Responsibility
Section 50
Enforcement
Part II
Administration
Section 60
Contingency Plans for Termination of Contract
Section 70
Access to Facility
Section 80
Mission of Facility
Section 90
Facility Administrator
Section 100
Written Agreement with Other Entities
Section 110
Organizational Chart
Section 120
Meetings and Communication
Section 130
Policies and Procedures Manual
Section 140
Relationship with Public, Media, and Other Agencies
Section 150
Submission of Reports
Section 160
Reporting Criminal Activity
Part III
Financial Management
Section 170
Program Functions and Costs
Section 180
Fiscal Procedures
Section 190
Inmate Funds
Section 200
Inmate Compensation
Section 210
Financial Audit
Section 220
Financial Documents
Section 230
Insurance Coverage
Part IV
Personnel
Section 240
Equal Opportunity
Section 250
Availability of Personnel Policies and Procedures
Section 260
Job Descriptions
Section 270
Employment and Personnel Practices
Section 280
Criminal Records Checks
Part V
Training
Section 290
Training Program
Section 300
Trainer
Section 310
Evaluation of Training Programs
Section 320
Reference Services
Section 330
Outside Resources
Section 340
Space and Equipment
Section 350
Orientation Requirements
Section 360
Administrative Staff
Section 370
Correctional Officer Training
Section 380
Training for Firearms, Chemical Agents, and Deadly Force
Section 390
Noncustodial Firearm Training
Section 400
Training for Employees Who Have Regular Contact with Inmates
Section 410
Training for Correctional Officers Assigned to an Emergency Team
Part VI
Records Management
Section 420
Records Maintenance
Section 430
Correctional Status Information
Section 440
Information Storage, Retrieval, Review, Security, and Documentation
Section 450
Training for Information Management Staff
Section 460
Research
Section 470
Facility Records
Section 480
Transfer of Records
Section 490
Master Index; Daily Written Report
Part VII
Physical Plant
Article 1
Program and Service Areas
Section 500
General Inmate Housing Areas
Section 510
Exercise and Recreation Space
Section 520
Visiting Space
Section 530
Accommodations for the Disabled
Section 540
Storage Space for Bedding, Clothing, Supplies
Section 550
Space for Administrative Use
Section 560
Space for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
Article 2
Maintenance
Section 570
Preventive Maintenance Program
Section 580
Lighting and Circulation
Part VIII
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Article 1
Emergency Plans
Section 590
Emergency Plans
Section 600
Fire Drills
Section 610
Fire Department Site Visits
Section 620
Emergency Equipment
Article 2
Safety
Section 630
State Inspections
Section 640
Monthly and Weekly Inspections
Section 650
Fire Alarm
Section 660
Fire Protection Equipment Type and Testing
Section 670
Safe Furnishings
Section 680
Risk Management
Part IX
Security Management
Article 1
Manuals and Procedures
Section 690
Security Manual
Section 700
Written Post Orders
Section 710
Permanent Log and Shift Reports
Section 720
Written Record of Security Equipment
Article 2
Security and Control
Section 730
Controlled Perimeter
Section 740
Control Center
Section 750
Communication System
Section 760
Inmate Count
Section 770
Inmate Movement
Section 780
Searches
Section 790
Use of Nondeadly Force
Section 800
Use of Deadly Force
Section 810
Inspections of Security Systems
Section 820
Serious Incident Report
Article 3
Keys and Equipment
Section 830
Key Control
Section 840
Security and Equipment Control
Part X
Special Housing Assignments and the Disciplinary Process
Section 850
Placement in Special Housing Assignments
Section 860
Number of Inmates Per Cell
Section 870
Cell Conditions
Section 880
Clothing and Bedding
Section 890
Meals
Section 900
Shower and Shaving Privileges
Section 910
Mail
Section 920
Legal Access
Section 930
Visitation
Section 940
Personal Property
Section 950
Inmates in Isolation
Section 960
Visitation for Inmates in Special Housing Assignments
Section 970
Exercise for Inmates in Special Housing Assignments
Section 980
Access to Commissary
Section 990
Permanent Log on Each Inmate
Section 1000
Access to Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care
Section 1010
Supervision
Part XI
Food Service
Article 1
Food Service Management
Section 1020
Food Service Program Supervision
Section 1030
Dietary Allowances
Section 1040
Records
Section 1050
Special Diets
Section 1060
Religious Diets
Section 1070
Meal Supervision
Section 1080
Meal Times
Article 2
Health and Safety
Section 1090
Food Service Safety
Part XII
Sanitation and Hygiene
Article 1
Sanitation
Section 1100
Sanitation
Article 2
Housekeeping
Section 1110
Housekeeping Plan
Section 1120
Inspections
Section 1130
Toilet, Shower, and Bathing Facilities
Article 3
Clothing and Bedding Supplies
Section 1140
Clothing
Section 1150
Bedding and Blankets
Section 1160
Laundering
Article 4
Personal Hygiene
Section 1170
Hair Care
Section 1180
Personal Hygiene Items
Part XIII
Health Care Services
Article 1
General Policies
Section 1190
Medical Unit Operated in Accordance with Applicable Laws
Section 1200
Access to Health Care
Section 1210
Continuity of Health Care
Section 1220
Health Care Evaluation
Section 1230
Use of Restraints
Article 2
Responsible Health Authority
Section 1240
Responsibility of Medical Authority
Section 1250
Physician, Dentist, and Nurse Responsibilities
Section 1260
Morbidity and Mortality Reports
Section 1270
Reporting of Threatening Conditions
Section 1280
Review of Health Care Program
Article 3
Facilities and Equipment
Section 1290
Space for Health Care Delivery
Section 1300
First Aid Kits and Emergency Medical Supplies
Section 1310
Checking and Testing of Medical Equipment
Section 1320
Ambulances
Article 4
Personnel
Section 1330
Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements
Section 1340
Job Descriptions
Section 1350
Written Protocols
Section 1360
Nursing Practices
Section 1370
Distribution of Medications
Section 1380
First Aid and Crisis Intervention
Section 1390
Inmate Jobs
Section 1400
Training of Health Care Personnel
Article 5
Health Screenings and Examinations
Section 1410
Transfers
Section 1420
Communicable Diseases
Article 6
Mental Health Services
Section 1430
Provision of Mental Health Services
Section 1440
Access to Mental Health Services
Section 1450
Mental Health Status Information
Section 1460
Special Needs Inmates
Section 1470
Inmates with Acute Mental Health Needs
Section 1480
Suicide and Intervention Plan
Section 1490
Mental Health Training Program
Article 7
Levels of Care
Section 1500
Treatment of Health Problems
Section 1510
Provision of All Levels of Health Care
Section 1520
Sick Call
Section 1530
Contracted Health Services
Section 1540
Access to Health Care by Nongeneral Population Inmates
Section 1550
Refusal to Accept Treatment
Article 8
Informed Consent and Medical Research
Section 1560
Informed Consent
Section 1570
Medical Research
Article 9
Specialized Programs
Section 1580
Health Education Program
Section 1590
Special Treatment Programs
Section 1600
Chemically Dependent Inmates
Section 1610
Medical and Dental Prostheses
Section 1620
Pregnant Inmates
Section 1630
Special Diets
Article 10
Health Records
Section 1640
Transfer of Health Records
Section 1650
Complete Health Record
Section 1660
Confidentiality
Section 1670
Health Record for Transfers and Consultations
Section 1680
Inactive Health Record Files
Article 11
Pharmacy Services
Section 1690
Pharmaceutical Services
Article 12
Serious Illness and Death
Section 1700
Notification of Inmate Death, Injury, or Illness
Part XIV
Legal and Programmatic Rights of Inmates
Article 1
Access to Courts
Section 1710
Access to Courts
Article 2
Programs and Services
Section 1720
Access to Programs and Services
Section 1730
Access to Media
Section 1740
Inmate Grievance Procedure
Part XV
Inmate Rules and Discipline
Section 1750
Inmate Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties
Part XVI
Mail, Telephone, Visiting, and Personal Property
Article 1
Inmate Mail
Section 1760
Inmate Correspondence
Section 1770
Indigent Inmates
Section 1780
Publications
Section 1790
Reading of Inmate Mail
Section 1800
Sealed Letters
Section 1810
Holding of Letters and Packages
Section 1820
Contraband
Article 2
Telephone, Visiting, and Personal Property
Section 1830
Telephone Privileges
Section 1840
Visiting Privileges
Section 1850
Personal Property
Part XVII
Reception and Orientation
Article 1
Admission and Orientation
Section 1860
Admission of New Inmates and Parole Violators
Section 1870
Summary Admission Report
Section 1880
Inmate Orientation
Section 1890
Medical and Mental Health Screening
Part XVIII
Classification
Section 1900
Classification Program
Section 1910
Housing Assignments
Part XIX
Work Programs
Section 1920
Inmate Participation in Work Programs
Section 1930
Training of Employees
Part XX
Educational Services
Section 1940
Educational Services
Part XXI
Inmate Recreation and Activities
Section 1950
Recreational Program
Section 1960
Opportunity for Exercise
Section 1970
Adequate Facilities and Equipment
Section 1980
Staff Supervision
Part XXII
Religious Programs and Services
Section 1990
Access to Religious Programs
Section 2000
Chaplains
Section 2010
Confidential Counseling
Section 2020
Space for Worship
Part XXIII
Counseling and Program Services
Section 2030
Core Programs
Section 2040
Program Standards and Guidelines
Section 2050
Assignment of Counselor
Section 2060
Counseling Services
Section 2070
Licensure and Certification of Clinical Treatment Providers
Section 2080
Identifying Needs of Population
Part XXIV
Release Preparation
Section 2090
Release Preparation
Part XXV
Citizen Involvement and Volunteers
Section 2100
Policies and Procedures for Citizen and Volunteer Programs
Section 2110
Volunteer Orientation
Section 2120
Volunteers to Abide by Rules
Section 2130
Qualified Volunteers
Chapter 50
Community Diversion Program Standards [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 180
[Repealed]
Section 190
[Repealed]
Section 200
[Repealed]
Section 210
[Repealed]
Section 220
[Repealed]
Section 230
[Repealed]
Section 240
[Repealed]
Section 250
[Repealed]
Section 260
[Repealed]
Section 270
[Repealed]
Section 280
[Repealed]
Section 290
[Repealed]
Section 300
[Repealed]
Section 310
[Repealed]
Section 320
[Repealed]
Section 330
[Repealed]
Section 340
[Repealed]
Section 350
[Repealed]
Section 360
[Repealed]
Section 370
[Repealed]
Section 380
[Repealed]
Section 390
[Repealed]
Section 400
[Repealed]
Section 410
[Repealed]
Section 420
[Repealed]
Section 430
[Repealed]
Section 440
[Repealed]
Section 450
[Repealed]
Section 460
[Repealed]
Section 470
[Repealed]
Section 480
[Repealed]
Section 490
[Repealed]
Section 500
[Repealed]
Section 510
[Repealed]
Section 520
[Repealed]
Section 530
[Repealed]
Section 540
[Repealed]
Section 550
[Repealed]
Section 560
[Repealed]
Section 570
[Repealed]
Section 580
[Repealed]
Section 590
[Repealed]
Section 600
[Repealed]
Section 610
[Repealed]
Section 620
[Repealed]
Section 630
[Repealed]
Section 640
[Repealed]
Section 650
[Repealed]
Chapter 60
Virginia Probation and Parole Standards [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Chapter 61
Standards for State Community Correctional Units [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Section 170
[Repealed]
Section 180
[Repealed]
Section 190
[Repealed]
Section 200
[Repealed]
Section 210
[Repealed]
Section 220
[Repealed]
Section 230
[Repealed]
Section 240
[Repealed]
Section 250
[Repealed]
Section 260
[Repealed]
Section 270
[Repealed]
Section 280
[Repealed]
Section 290
[Repealed]
Section 300
[Repealed]
Chapter 62
Standards for State Community Corrections Units [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
FORMS
[Repealed]
DIBR
[Repealed]
Chapter 70
Standards for Community Residential Programs (Repealed) [Repealed]Read all
Part I
Introduction [Repealed]
Section 10
[Repealed]
Section 20
[Repealed]
Section 30
[Repealed]
Part II
General Administration and Management [Repealed]
Section 40
[Repealed]
Section 50
[Repealed]
Section 60
[Repealed]
Part III
Facility [Repealed]
Section 70
[Repealed]
Section 80
[Repealed]
Section 90
[Repealed]
Section 100
[Repealed]
Part IV
Program Services [Repealed]
Section 110
[Repealed]
Section 120
[Repealed]
Section 130
[Repealed]
Section 140
[Repealed]
Part V
Support Services [Repealed]
Section 150
[Repealed]
Section 160
[Repealed]
Chapter 80
Standards for Planning, Design, Construction and Reimbursement of Local Correctional Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
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Section 20
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Section 30
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Section 40
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Section 50
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Section 60
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Section 70
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Section 80
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Section 90
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Section 100
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Section 110
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Section 120
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Section 130
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Section 140
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Section 150
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Section 160
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Section 170
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Section 180
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Section 190
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Section 200
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Section 210
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Section 211
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Section 220
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Section 230
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Section 240
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Section 250
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Section 260
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Section 270
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Section 280
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Section 290
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Section 300
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Section 310
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Section 320
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Section 330
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Section 340
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Section 350
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Section 360
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Section 370
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Section 380
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Section 390
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Section 400
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Section 410
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Section 420
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Section 430
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Section 440
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Section 450
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Section 460
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Section 470
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Section 480
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Section 490
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Section 500
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Section 510
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Section 520
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Section 530
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Section 540
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Section 550
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Section 560
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Section 570
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Section 580
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Section 590
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Section 600
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Section 610
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Section 620
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Section 630
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Section 640
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Section 650
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Section 660
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Section 670
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Section 680
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Section 690
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Section 700
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Section 710
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Section 720
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Section 730
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Section 740
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Section 750
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Section 760
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Section 770
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Section 780
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Section 790
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Section 800
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Section 810
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Section 820
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Section 830
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Section 840
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Section 850
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Section 860
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Section 870
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Section 880
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Section 890
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Section 900
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Section 910
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Section 920
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Section 930
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Section 940
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Section 950
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Section 960
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Section 970
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Section 980
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Section 990
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Section 1000
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Section 1010
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Section 1020
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Section 1030
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Section 1040
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Section 1050
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Section 1060
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Section 1070
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Section 1080
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Section 1090
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Section 1100
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Section 1110
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Section 1120
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Section 1130
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Section 1140
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Section 1150
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Section 1160
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Section 1170
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Section 1180
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Section 1190
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Section 1200
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Section 1210
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Section 1220
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Section 1230
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Section 1240
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Section 1250
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Section 1260
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Section 1270
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Chapter 81
Standards for Planning, Design, Construction, and Reimbursement of Local Correctional FacilitiesRead all
Part I
Definitions and General Instructions
Section 10
[Reserved]
Section 20
Definitions
Section 30
[Reserved]
Section 40
Expansions or Renovations
Section 50
Localities with Multiple Facilities
Section 60
Review and Inspections
Section 70
Conflict Between This Chapter and Building Codes or Other Standards
Section 80
Compliance
Section 90
Modifications
Part II
Submission of a Community Based Corrections Plan
Article 1
General
Section 100
Document Submission Schedule and Method
Section 110
Community Based Corrections Plan Requirement
Section 120
Local Responsibility for Community Based Corrections Plan
Section 130
Community Based Corrections Plan Contents
Section 140
Localities Not Operating a Jail
Article 2
Contents of the Community Based Corrections Plan
Section 150
Needs Assessment
Section 160
Funding Priority
Section 170
Analysis of Criminal Justice and Inmate Population Data
Section 180
Assessment of Existing Resources
Section 190
Analysis of Existing Criminal Justice Practices
Section 200
Recommended Resources to Improve or Expand Existing and Establish New Alternatives
Section 210
Impact from the Loss of Local Jails
Section 220
Specific Jail Population Forecast
Section 230
Analysis of Defendant or Inmate Management Practices
Section 240
Program or Procedural Strategies for Reducing the Jail Population Forecast
Section 250
Proposed Project
Section 260
Conclusions and Recommendations
Section 270
Needs Assessment Review
Section 280
Planning Study Requirements
Section 290
Required Information for Planning Study
Section 300
Minor Renovation Projects; Required Information
Article 3
Funding and Reimbursement
Section 310
Criteria for Board Funding Recommendation
Section 320
Funding Priorities
Section 330
Board Recommendations
Section 340
Reimbursement Rates
Section 350
Required Forms
Part III
Project Development
Section 360
Project Development; Reviewing Authority
Section 370
Schematic Design Documents
Section 380
Design Development Documents
Section 390
Value Management Analysis
Section 400
Construction Documents
Section 410
Changes and Delays
Section 420
Bids
Section 430
Construction
Section 440
Final Inspection
Section 450
Record Documents
Part IV
Reimbursement
Section 460
Method of Reimbursement
Section 470
Request for Interim Lump Sum Reimbursement
Section 480
Final Lump Sum Reimbursement Closeout Documentation
Section 490
Treasury Board Reimbursement
Part V
Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction
Article 1
General Design Requirements
Section 500
Secure Local Correctional Facilities Design and Construction - General
Section 510
Separation of Males, Females, and Juveniles
Section 520
Traffic Patterns
Section 530
Related Areas
Section 540
Administration
Section 550
Public Areas
Section 560
Secure Perimeter
Section 570
Interior Security Walls, Interior Partitions
Section 580
Exterior Areas
Section 590
Fencing
Section 600
Emergency Containment
Section 610
Armory
Section 620
Pedestrian Sally Ports
Section 630
Vehicular Sally Port
Article 2
Central Intake Unit Design, General Population, and Other Areas Design Requirements
Section 640
Intake and Processing
Section 650
Security Levels of Housing
Section 660
Cells and Dayrooms
Section 670
Cell Requirements
Section 680
Dayroom Requirements
Section 690
Dormitory Requirements
Section 700
Natural Light
Section 710
Artificial Light
Section 720
Climate Control
Section 730
Equipment and Fixtures
Section 740
Special Purpose Cells
Section 750
Multipurpose Space
Section 760
Recreation
Section 770
Library
Section 780
Commissary
Section 790
Facility Visiting Area
Section 800
Food Service
Section 810
Laundry
Section 820
Storage
Article 3
Additional Design Requirements
Section 830
Elevators
Section 840
Corridors
Section 850
Intercom, Closed Circuit Television, Video, and Sound Services
Section 860
Telephone
Section 870
Glazing in Doors
Section 880
Mechanical, Maintenance, Security Electronics
Section 890
Access for Replacement of Mechanical Equipment
Section 900
Plumbing
Section 910
Housing Unit Stair and Cell Tier Guard Rails
Article 4
Construction Requirements
Section 920
Building Systems - General
Section 930
Structural Systems - Walls, Floors, Roofs, Ceilings
Section 940
Doors and Frames - Security and Nonsecurity
Section 950
Locks and Locking Systems
Section 960
Window Frames
Section 970
Security Glazing
Article 5
Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection
Section 980
Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Smoke Control, and Fire Protection Installation
Section 990
Mechanical
Section 1000
Plumbing
Section 1010
Electrical
Section 1020
Smoke Control
Section 1030
Fire Protection
Article 6
Miscellaneous Construction Features
Section 1040
Jail Equipment
Section 1050
Interstitial Spaces
Section 1060
Security Fasteners
Section 1070
Food, Paper, and Medicine Passes
Section 1080
Communication
Section 1090
Interior Finishes
Section 1100
Acoustics
Section 1110
Security Sealants
Section 1120
Fencing
Part VI
Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction
Article 1
General
Section 1130
Community Custody Facilities Design and Construction - General
Article 2
Housing Design
Section 1140
Separate Building
Section 1150
Traffic Pattern Separation
Section 1160
Type of Construction
Section 1170
Occupancy
Section 1180
Separation of Males and Females
Section 1190
Housing Unit Size
Section 1200
Building Access
Section 1210
Fixtures and Furnishings
Section 1220
Services
Article 3
Additional Design Features
Section 1230
Elevators
Section 1240
Corridors
Section 1250
Door Swing
Section 1260
Voice and Visual Communication
Section 1270
Telephone
Section 1280
Multipurpose Space
Section 1290
Drains, Storage, and Janitorial Closets
Section 1300
Standby Power and Emergency Release Provisions
Article 4
Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Requirements
Section 1310
Interior Finishes
Section 1320
Windows, Doors, and Locks
Section 1330
Climate Control
Section 1340
Mechanical
Section 1350
Plumbing
Section 1360
Electrical
Section 1370
Lighting
Section 1380
Equipment
Part VII
Lockup Design and Construction Requirements
Section 1390
Lockups and Cells
Section 1400
Separation
Section 1410
Floor Drains
Section 1420
Monitoring
Section 1430
Fixtures for Inmates
Section 1440
Cell Furnishings
Section 1450
Secure Space
Section 1460
Telephones
Section 1470
Visiting Space
Section 1480
Construction Requirements
Chapter 90
Jail Work/Study Release Program Standards [Repealed]Read all
Chapter 100
Supervision Fee Rules, Regulations and Procedures [Repealed]Read all
Section 10
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