The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is to provide comprehensive planning and state-of-the-art technical and support services for the criminal justice system to improve and promote public safety in the Commonwealth.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 229,517,783 | $ 49,741,230 | 370.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 249,271,709 | $ 50,912,693 | 413.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 239,912,579 | $ 53,546,349 | 134.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 253,919,403 | $ 53,430,793 | 134.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 253,919,403 | $ 53,430,793 | 134.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (8,864,022) | $ 1,111,601 | 1.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 245,055,381 | $ 54,542,394 | 135.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 253,919,403 | $ 53,430,793 | 134.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (8,909,022) | $ 1,111,601 | 1.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 245,010,381 | $ 54,542,394 | 135.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $2.1 million (GF) and $391,458 (NGF).
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Reduce budget for offender reentry outcome evaluation researchAdjusts agency budget to eliminate one-time funding to study offender reentry outcome data. For each year, a reduction of $100,000 (GF).
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Increase appropriation of funds for the regional training academiesProvides additional appropriation for the regional training academies to meet current obligations. For each year, $275,000 (NGF).
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Increase appropriation for private security investigator and guard regulatory feesProvides additional appropriation for private security obligations. For each year, $626,457 (NGF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. For each year, a decrease of $11.5 million (GF) and $181,314 (NGF).
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Add staff for campus policing and securityAdds funds to hire additional personnel to staff the Office of Campus Policing and Security (OCPS). OCPS is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program for the over 200 institutions of higher learning in the Commonwealth. For 2009, $98,851 (GF) and one position. For 2010, $98,851 (GF).
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Add funding for Virginia's Sexual Assault Crisis CentersIncreases funding for the provision of both core and comprehensive services to victims of sexual violence. Crisis centers are the only victim assistance programs that provide around the clock services to all victims of sexual violence, in addition to conducting community outreach, coordinating Sexual Assault Response Teams, and managing volunteer programs. For each year, $450,000 (GF).
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Provide funding for the Virginia Public Safety Memorial CommissionProvides funding for the planning phase of the Virginia Public Safety Memorial, a memorial dedicated to Virginia's public safety providers who have lost their lives safeguarding the citizens of the Commonwealth. For 2009, $45,000 (GF).