6VAC35-180-140. Time frames for completing the plan and related tasks.

A. To facilitate the process of referrals for services and application and enrollment for financial and other assistance, the written plan shall be completed at least 10 days prior to the resident's release from incarceration unless such time frame is rendered impracticable by a judicial order to release the resident from incarceration. In such instances, the plan shall be completed as soon as possible, but in no event later than 30 days following the date of the court order for release.

B. All referrals for services and all applications for financial and other assistance shall be completed within sufficient time frames to ensure continuity of necessary treatment and implementation of recommended services upon the resident's release.

C. All participants in the development of the plan shall sign the plan, indicating their commitment to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to them.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-293.1 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2008.

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