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LHRC – Local Human Rights Committees
The function of the LHRC ensures due process for the individuals within our service delivery system which helps us to assure rights protection for each individual receiving services. These committees are made up of volunteers across the Commonwealth who serve in their respective regions. Appointed by the SHRC, each committee, which meets at least once per quarter, is comprised of at least five members who review provider requests and conduct fact-finding hearings all in an effort to assure the rights of individuals receiving services
Virginia Code § 37.1-84.3 regulates the appointment of Health Care Providers to the State Human Rights Committee and to Local Human Rights Committees (beginning July 1, 2005). For more information, please see the memorandum here.
LHRC Review Forms
- Behavioral Treatment Plan (BTP) with Restraint or Time-Out_9.27.22
- Consent and Authorization_9.27.22
- Formal Variance Application_10.3.22
- Human Research Notification_9.27.22
- Next Friend_9.27.22
- Restrictions to Dignity and/or Freedoms_9.27.22
LHRC Review Forms Procedural Expectations for Providers
LHRC Training & Related Resources
Meeting Information
*Please note dates and locations are subject to change in response to COVID-19. You may contact your Regional Advocate with questions.
Meeting Minutes
2022 LHRC Minutes
- Charlottesville Area LHRC_7.21.22
- HPR5 LHRC_7.18.22
- Metropolitan LHRC_1.27.22
- Metropolitan LHRC_3.24.22
- Northern Virginia Hospital LHRC_7.27.22
- Rappahannock-Rapidan Area LHRC_6.7.22
- Staunton Area LHRC_1.19.22
- Williamsburg Regional LHRC_3.16.22
Past LHRC Minutes
- 2021 LHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2020 LHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2019 LHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2018 LHRC Minutes [zip]
- Archive
LHRC Recruitment Information
SHRC – State Human Rights Committee
The SHRC, which consists of nine members appointed by the State Board, oversees the operation of the LHRCs. Additionally, the SHRC works with the State Human Rights Director to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Office of Human Rights concerning the Human Rights Regulations and other laws, policies, or regulations that are needed to ensure the protection of individual’s rights.
Meeting Information
Meeting Minutes
- 2021 SHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2020 SHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2019 SHRC Minutes [zip]
- 2018 SHRC Minutes [zip]
- Archive
PURSUIANT TO FOIA, IF YOU HAVE A REQUEST FOR LHRC OR SHRC DOCUMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL THE SHRC CHAIR: SHRC@DBHDS.VIRGINIA.GOV