Virginia § 63.2-904.2 - Complaint system
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-904.2 — Complaint system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-904.2. Complaint system
The Commissioner shall establish and maintain mechanisms to receive reports and complaints from foster parents, interested stakeholders, and other citizens of the Commonwealth regarding violations of laws or regulations applicable to foster care and any other matters affecting the health, safety, or well-being of children in foster care. Such mechanisms shall include establishing a statewide, toll-free hotline to be administered by the Department; publicizing the existence of such hotline; and enhancing electronic communication with the Department for the receipt of reports or complaints.
Reports and complaints received through the foster care hotline or other mechanisms established pursuant to this section shall be investigated pursuant to Board regulations. All information received or maintained by the Department in connection with such reports, complaints, or investigations shall be confidential and not subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), except that such information may be relayed and used on a confidential basis pursuant to Board regulations for the purposes of investigation and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in foster care.
2019, c. 446.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-904.2
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-904.2 cover?
Section 63.2-904.2 ("Complaint system") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 63.2-904.2?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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