Authority: §§ 16.1-233 through 16.1-238, 16.1-274, 16.1-322.1 and 66-14, Code of Virginia.

A.1. From July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2006, the Board of Juvenile Justice shall not approve or commit additional funds for the state share of the cost of construction, enlargement or renovation of local or regional detention centers, group homes or related facilities. The Board may grant exceptions only to address emergency maintenance projects needed to resolve immediate life safety issues. For such emergency projects, approval by both the Board of Juvenile Justice and the Secretary of Public Safety is required. Any emergency projects must also comply with Board of Juvenile Justice standards.

2. The Crossroads Community Youth Home operated by the Colonial Group Home Commission shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph A. The Commission may proceed with the Planning Study as required by the Board of Juvenile Justice regulations promulgated pursuant to § 16.1-309.5, Code of Virginia. The Board is further authorized to consider for approval the replacement of the present facility and the construction of a new facility at a location to be determined by the Commission. Such approval by the Board shall include a statement noting that such approval is subject to the availability of funds and approval of the General Assembly at its next regular session.

B. Each emergency resolution adopted by the Board of Juvenile Justice approving reimbursement of the state share of the cost of construction, maintenance, or operation of local or regional detention centers, group homes, or related facilities or programs shall include a statement noting that such approval is subject to the availability of funds and approval by the General Assembly at its next regular session.

C. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall reimburse localities, pursuant to § 66-15, Code of Virginia, at the rate of $50 per day for housing juveniles who have been committed to the Department, for each day after the Department has received a valid commitment order and other pertinent information as required by § 16.1-287, Code of Virginia.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 16.1-322.1 of the Code of Virginia, the Department shall apportion to localities the amounts appropriated in this item.

E. Subject to the conditions stated in this paragraph and with the prior written approval of the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget, there is hereby reappropriated the unexpended balances remaining at the close of business on June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005, in the Financial Assistance for Confinement in Local Facilities program. The reappropriations shall be applicable only for payments owing for physical plant projects for local detention which have been approved by the Governor and for which contracts are in effect June 30, 2004, and June 30, 2005, respectively.