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VA Code § 16.1-315 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-315. Joint or regional citizen detention commissions authorized

The governing bodies of three or more counties, cities or towns (hereinafter referred to as "political subdivisions") may, by concurrent ordinances or resolutions, provide for the establishment of a joint or regional citizen juvenile detention home, group home or other residential care facility commission. Such commission shall be a public body corporate, with such powers as are set forth in this article.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.2; 1974, c. 645; 1977, c. 559.
VA Code § 16.1-316 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-316. Number and terms of members; admission of additional local governing bodies

A juvenile detention home, group home or other residential care facility commission shall consist of not less than three members and shall be comprised of at least one member from each participating political subdivision. In addition, the participating political subdivisions may provide for the appointment of an alternate for each principal member of such a commission. The alternate members may attend and participate in all meetings of the commission and may vote in the absence of their respective principals. Such members and alternates, if any, shall be appointed, after consultation with the chief judge of the juvenile and domestic relations district court, by the governing body. Neither the chief judge nor any judge of the juvenile and domestic relations district court from his district shall be a member of the commission.The term of office of all members and alternates, if any, shall be for four years. When additional local governing bodies desire to join the commission, they may do so upon the recommendation of the commission and with the approval of the sponsoring local governing bodies. The number of members which the applicant local governments will be entitled to appoint to such commission and other conditions relating to the expansion of sponsoring membership shall be determined by the agreement entered into between or among the sponsoring local governments and such applicant local governments.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.3; 1966, c. 509; 1972, cc. 365, 430; 1974, c. 645; 1976, c. 448; 1977, c. 559; 1978, cc. 37, 717; 1984, c. 77; 1988, c. 885; 1992, c. 441; 1998, c. 488.
VA Code § 16.1-317 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-317. Quorum; chairman; rules of procedure; compensation

The appointive members of the commission shall constitute the commission, and the powers of the commission shall be vested in and exercised by the members in office from time to time. Neither the chief judge nor any judge of the juvenile and domestic relations district court shall be a member of the commission.A majority of the members in office shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall elect a chairman, and shall adopt rules and regulations for its own procedure and government. The governing bodies of the participating political subdivisions may by ordinance or resolution provide for the payment of compensation to the members of the commission and for the reimbursement of their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.4; 1966, c. 509; 1977, c. 559; 1978, cc. 37, 717; 1988, c. 885; 1992, c. 441.
VA Code § 16.1-319 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-319. Acquisition of property by commission

The commission shall have the right to acquire by eminent domain any real property, including fixtures and improvements, which it may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, after the adoption by it of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the property described therein is in the public interest and necessary for public use; provided, however, that no such real property shall be so acquired or such facility established within the territorial limits of such political subdivision without the approval, after public hearing, of the governing body of such political subdivision.Subject to the provisions of § 25.1-102, property already devoted to a public use may be acquired, provided, that no property belonging to any county or city, religious corporation, unincorporated church or charitable corporation may be acquired without its consent.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.6; 1977, c. 559; 2003, c. 940; 2006, c. 673.
VA Code § 16.1-320 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-320. Property of commission exempt from execution and judgment liens

All property of the commission shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution. No judgment against the commission shall be a charge or lien upon its property, real or personal.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.7; 1977, c. 559.
VA Code § 16.1-321 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-321. Appropriations by political subdivisions; issuance of bonds

The political subdivisions for which the commission is created are authorized to make appropriations to the commission from available funds for the construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of any juvenile detention facility operated or proposed to be operated by the commission; and subject to other applicable provisions of law may issue general obligation bonds and appropriate the proceeds thereof for capital costs of such facility.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.8; 1977, c. 559.
VA Code § 16.1-322 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322. Record of commission; reports

The commission shall keep and preserve complete records of its administrative operations and transactions, which records shall be open to inspection by the participating political subdivisions at all times. It shall make reports to such subdivisions annually, and at such other times as they may require.Code 1950, § 16.1-202.9; 1977, c. 559.
VA Code § 16.1-322.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.1. Apportionment of funds to localities or commissions operating juvenile secure detention facilities or programs; standards for apportionment

The Department shall apportion among the localities or commissions operating a juvenile secure detention facility the moneys appropriated to the Department in the general appropriation act for the support of such facilities, excluding amounts approved for the state share of construction and rental of facilities, state ward per diem allowances, and payments for the United States Department of Agriculture lunch program. Such apportionment shall be made as follows:The allocation shall be apportioned to provide each locality or commission operating a juvenile secure detention facility an allowance for salaries and expenses. Such allowance shall be at least equal to the amount of the allowance provided to each locality or commission for such salaries and expenses in the immediately preceding fiscal year for similar services. The Department may adjust such allowance, where applicable, for new programs and facilities or for discontinued programs and services.The Department may reduce the apportionments made in accordance with this section from time to time if any facility fails to comply with Department policy or standards approved by the Board. In effecting such a reduction of funds, the Department shall not be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) of Title 2.2. Each locality or commission eligible to receive state funds apportioned under this section shall maintain operational and financial records which shall be open for evaluation by the Department and audit by the Auditor of Public Accounts.The Governor may withhold approval for state expenditures, by reimbursement or otherwise, for the purposes set out in this section as provided in the current general appropriations act.1982, c. 636; 1983, c. 358; 1986, c. 394; 1995, cc. 698, 840.
VA Code § 16.1-322.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.2. Payment of funds quarterly; distribution and reallocation of reserve

State moneys appropriated to the Department for the support of local juvenile secure detention facilities and apportioned in accordance with § 16.1-322.1 shall be paid to localities or commissions quarterly. If a local juvenile secure detention facility fails to comply with Department policy or standards adopted by the State Board, the next quarterly payment may be reduced and the difference paid into the general fund of the state treasury. In effecting such a reduction of funds, the Department shall not be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter 40 (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.) of Title 2.2.Any moneys distributed by the Commonwealth under this section which are unexpended at the end of each fiscal year within a biennium shall be retained by the locality or commission and subsequently expended for operating expenses of juvenile secure detention facilities. Any surplus funds remaining at the end of the biennium shall be returned to the state treasury.The Governor may withhold approval for state expenditures, by reimbursement or otherwise, for the purpose set out in this section as provided in the current general appropriations act.1982, c. 636; 1983, c. 358; 1986, c. 394; 1995, cc. 698, 840.
VA Code § 16.1-322.3 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.3. Localities and commissions to make monthly reports to Director; penalty for willfully falsifying information; procedure when locality or commission fails to make report

Each locality or commission eligible to receive state funds in accordance with the terms of this article shall report each month to the Director on blank forms furnished by the Department the number of child care days registered during the preceding month by each juvenile correctional program or facility operated by such locality or commission. Such report shall be signed by both the chief administrative officer of the facility or program and fiscal officer of the locality or commission who shall certify the accuracy of the report. Either signer found guilty of willfully falsifying the information contained in such report shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.If any locality or commission fails to send such report within five days after the date when the report should be forwarded, the Director shall notify the chief administrative officer of such locality or commission of such failure. If the locality or commission fails to make the report within ten days from the date of such notice, then the Director shall cause the report to be prepared from the books of the locality or commission and shall certify the cost thereof to the Comptroller. The Comptroller shall issue his warrant on the Treasurer for that amount, deducting the same from any that may be due the locality or commission pursuant to § 16.1-322.2 by the Commonwealth.1983, c. 358.
VA Code § 16.1-322.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.4. Payments for children from other counties or cities

Any locality or commission operating a juvenile secure detention facility may collect from any locality of this Commonwealth from which a child is placed in its facility a daily rate which does not exceed the sum total of the daily operating costs less any state aid for the purposes of construction and operation of such program. Daily cost shall be based on the cost of capital construction debt service and the cost of feeding, clothing, caring for, and furnishing medicine and medical attention for such child as may be agreed upon by the governmental units involved.1983, c. 358; 1995, cc. 698, 840; 1998, c. 856.
VA Code § 16.1-322.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.6. Powers and duties not delegable to contractor

No contract for juvenile correctional facilities or programs shall authorize, allow, or imply a delegation of authority or responsibility to a juvenile correctional facilities or programs contractor for any of the following:1. Developing and implementing procedures for calculating a detainee's release date;2. Classifying detainees or placing detainees in less restrictive custody or more restrictive custody;3. Transferring a detainee; however, the contractor may make written recommendations regarding the transfer of a detainee or detainees;4. Formulating rules of detainee behavior, violations of which may subject detainees to sanctions; however, the contractor may propose such rules for review and adoption, rejection, or modification as otherwise provided by law or regulation; and5. Disciplining detainees in any manner which requires a discretionary application of rules of detainee behavior or a discretionary imposition of a sanction for violations of such rules.1991, c. 258; 1992, c. 652.
VA Code § 16.1-322.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-322.7. State Board to promulgate regulations

The State Board shall make, adopt, and promulgate regulations governing the following aspects of private management and operation of local or regional detention homes or other secure facilities:1. The schedule for state reimbursement to the cities or counties or any combination thereof, as the case may be, for costs of construction;2. The manner of state payment to the localities for the care and custody costs at the facility of children for whom the Commonwealth is required to provide funds. However, in no event shall the payment to the localities, when calculated on a per diem per child basis, exceed the total cost ordinarily paid by the Commonwealth to the locality for the care and custody expenses of such children, when calculated on a per diem per child basis;3. Minimum standards for the construction, equipment, administration, and operation of the facilities; however, the standards must be at least as stringent as those established for other local or regional detention homes or other secure facilities;4. Contingency plans for operation of a contractor-operated facility in the event of a termination of the contract;5. The powers and duties of contractors' personnel charged with the care and custody of detainees, including use of force and discipline;6. Methods of monitoring a contractor-operated facility by an appropriate state or local governmental entity or entities;7. Public access to a contractor-operated facility; and8. Such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.1991, c. 258; 1992, c. 652.
VA Code § 16.1-323.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-323.1. State Council for Interstate Compact for Juveniles

A. The Virginia Council for the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (the Council) is created as a policy council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The Council shall consist of five members:1. One representative of the legislative branch appointed by the Joint Rules Committee;2. One representative of the judicial branch appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;3. One representative of the executive branch appointed by the Governor;4. One nonlegislative citizen member, representing a victims' group appointed by the Governor; and5. One nonlegislative citizen member who in addition to serving as a member of the Council shall serve as the compact administrator for Virginia, appointed by the Governor.The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The legislative members and other state officials appointed to the Council shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Members who are not state officials shall be appointed for four-year terms. All members may be reappointed. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be made for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.B. The Council shall appoint the compact administrator as the Virginia commissioner to the Interstate Commission. The Virginia commissioner shall serve on the Interstate Commission in such capacity under or pursuant to the applicable laws of this Commonwealth.C. The Council shall exercise oversight and advocacy concerning its participation in interstate commission activities and other duties as may be determined by the Council, including development of policies concerning operations and procedures of the compact within Virginia.D. The Council shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman annually. A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the Council shall be held at the call of the chairman or whenever the majority of the members so request.E. Legislative members of the Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12 and nonlegislative citizen members shall receive such compensation as provided in § 2.2-2813 for their services. All members shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. Funding for the costs of compensation and expenses of the members shall be provided by the Department of Juvenile Justice.F. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall provide staff support to the Council.2007, cc. 277, 387.
VA Code § 16.1-330.2 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-330.2. Immunity

Any staff person or agency who is sharing information within the structure of a SHOCAP committee established pursuant to this article shall have immunity from civil or criminal liability that otherwise might result by reason of the type of information exchanged.1993, cc. 465, 927.
VA Code § 16.1-331 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-331. Petition for emancipation

Any minor who has reached his sixteenth birthday and is residing in this Commonwealth, or any parent or guardian of such minor, may petition the juvenile and domestic relations district court for the county or city in which either the minor or his parents or guardian resides for a determination that the minor named in the petition be emancipated. The petition shall contain, in addition to the information required by § 16.1-262, the gender of the minor and, if the petitioner is not the minor, the name of the petitioner and the relationship of the petitioner to the minor. If the petition is based on the minor's desire to enter into a valid marriage, the petition shall also include the name, age, date of birth, if known, and residence of the intended spouse. The petitioner shall also attach copies of any criminal records of each individual intending to be married. The petitioner shall also attach copies of any protective order issued between the individuals to be married.1986, c. 506; 2016, cc. 457, 543.
VA Code § 16.1-332 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-332. Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel

If deemed appropriate the court may (i) require the local department of social services or any other agency or person to investigate the allegations in the petition and file a report of that investigation with the court, (ii) appoint counsel for the minor's parents or guardian, or (iii) make any other orders regarding the matter which the court deems appropriate. In any case pursuant to this article the court shall appoint counsel for the minor to serve as guardian ad litem.1986, c. 506; 2002, c. 747.
VA Code § 16.1-333 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-333. Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated

The court may enter an order declaring the minor emancipated if, after a hearing, it is found that: (i) the minor has entered into a valid marriage, whether or not that marriage has been terminated by dissolution; (ii) the minor is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States of America; (iii) the minor willingly lives separate and apart from his parents or guardian, with the consent or acquiescence of the parents or guardian, and that the minor is or is capable of supporting himself and competently managing his own financial affairs; or (iv) the minor desires to enter into a valid marriage and the requirements of § 16.1-333.1 are met.1986, c. 506; 2016, cc. 457, 543.
VA Code § 16.1-333.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record|Chapter 11 - Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts|§ 16.1-333.1. Written findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated on the basis of intent to marry

The court may enter an order declaring such a minor who desires to get married emancipated if, after a hearing where both individuals intending to marry are present, the court makes written findings that:1. It is the minor's own will that the minor enter into marriage, and the minor is not being compelled against the minor's will by force, threats, persuasions, menace, or duress;2. The individuals to be married are mature enough to make such a decision to marry;3. The marriage will not endanger the safety of the minor. In making this finding, the court shall consider (i) the age difference between the parties intending to be married; (ii) whether either individual to be married has a criminal record containing any conviction of an act of violence, as defined in § 19.2-297.1, or any conviction of a barrier crime, as defined in § 19.2-392.02; and (iii) any history of violence between the parties to be married; and4. It is in the best interests of the minor petitioning for an order of emancipation that such order be entered. Neither a past or current pregnancy of either individual to be married or between the individuals to be married nor the wishes of the parents or legal guardians of the minor desiring to be married shall be sufficient evidence to establish that the best interests of the minor would be served by entering the order of emancipation.2016, cc. 457, 543; 2017, c. 809.