Section 80. Variance requests

A variance may be requested by a facility or program administrator when unable to comply with a standard.

1. Variance requests shall be submitted along with the plan of action for any deficiencies cited during the audit. Variance requests shall include:

a. The standard that cannot be met;

b. Justification for variance; and

c. The time frame for the variance.

2. Local correctional facilities and community adult residential programs shall submit the variance request directly to the board.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-01-003:1 § 2.6, eff. May 1, 1993; amended, Volume 13, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1997; Volume 23, Issue 22, eff. August 9, 2007; Volume 28, Issue 06, eff. December 21, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 53.1-5 of the Code of Virginia.