There shall be a State Board of Juvenile Justice, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be experienced educators. In making appointments, the Governor shall endeavor to select appointees of such qualifications and experience that the membership of the Board shall include persons suitably qualified to consider and act upon the various problems that may come before the Board. The appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly if in session and, if not, then at its next succeeding session.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 66-4

  • State Board: means the Board of Juvenile Justice;

    "Child" means any natural person under eighteen years of age;

    "Department" means the Department of Juvenile Justice;

    "Director" means the Director of Juvenile Justice. See Virginia Code 66-12

1989, c. 733; 1996, c. 503; 2013, cc. 37, 232.