Article 3. Intake
6VAC35-150-270. Intake duties.
A. When making an intake determination as provided for by § 16.1-260 of the Code of Virginia, whether in person or by telephone or interactive video conferencing, the intake officer shall, in accordance with approved procedures:
1. Explain the steps and options in the intake process to each person present as provided for in approved procedures;
2. Make all required data entries into the department's electronic data collection system in accordance with § 16.1-224 of the Code of Virginia and approved procedures;
3. Consult with available parents, guardians, legal custodian, or other person standing in loco parentis to determine the appropriate placement; and
4. Notify the juvenile's parents, guardians, legal custodian, or other person standing in loco parentis in cases involving the juvenile's detention.
B. When making a detention decision pursuant to § 16.1-248.1 of the Code of Virginia and when making recommendations to the court at a detention hearing pursuant to § 16.1-250 of the Code of Virginia, CSU personnel shall make use of the uniform risk assessment instrument and related procedure mandated by Chapter 648 of the 2002 Acts of Assembly.
C. When the chief judge in a jurisdiction requests the provision of a replacement intake officer pursuant to § 16.1-235.1 of the Code of Virginia, the CSU shall enter into a written agreement with the requesting court that shall address, at a minimum, the scope of the intake duties, the location where intake cases will be processed, and the protocol for arranging any required face-to-face contact between the intake officer and juvenile.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; amended, Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-280. Medical and psychiatric emergencies at intake.
If during the intake interview, the intake officer suspects that the juvenile requires emergency medical or psychiatric care, the intake officer shall:
1. Immediately contact the juvenile's parents or legal guardians to advise them of the emergency and any responsibilities they may have; and
2. Before placing a juvenile in a more restrictive setting, the intake officer shall arrange for the juvenile to receive the needed emergency care.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; amended, Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
6VAC35-150-290. Intake communication with detention.
When CSU staff facilitate the placement of a juvenile in detention, they shall give detention staff, by telephone, in writing, or by electronic means, no later than the time the juvenile arrives at the detention facility, the reason for detention and the offenses for which the juvenile is being detained including any ancillary offenses. CSU staff shall also give detention staff the following information when available and applicable: medical information; parents' or guardians' names, addresses and phone numbers; prior record as regards sexual offenses, violence against persons or arson; suicide attempts or self-injurious behaviors; gang membership and affiliation; and any other information as required by approved procedure.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; amended, Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.