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Section
16.1-226
Short title
Section
16.1-227
Purpose and intent
Section
16.1-228
Definitions
Section
16.1-229
This chapter controlling in event of conflict
Section
16.1-229.1
Removal of a child; names and contact information of persons with a legitimate interest
Section
16.1-230
Organization and operation of juvenile and domestic relations district courts
Section
16.1-231
Rules of procedure
Section
16.1-232
Attorney for the Commonwealth to prosecute certain cases and represent Commonwealth on appeal
Section
16.1-233
Department to develop court services; court services units; appointment and removal of employees; salaries
Section
16.1-234
Duties of Department; provision of quarters, utilities, and office equipment to court service unit
Section
16.1-235
How probation, parole and related court services provided
Section
16.1-235.1
Provision of court services; replacement intake officers
Section
16.1-236
Supervisory officers
Section
16.1-236.1
Court services unit directors
Section
16.1-237
Powers, duties and functions of probation and parole officers
Section
16.1-238
Compensation of probation officers, court service staff members and related court service personnel; reimbursement; traveling and other expenses
Section
16.1-239
Payment of traveling expenses of court officers; reimbursement
Section
16.1-240
Citizens advisory council
Section
16.1-241
Jurisdiction; consent for abortion
Section
16.1-241.1
Repealed
Section
16.1-241.2
Proceedings against certain parents
Section
16.1-241.3
Newborn children; substance abuse
Section
16.1-242
Retention of jurisdiction
Section
16.1-242.1
Retention of jurisdiction; appeals involving children in foster care
Section
16.1-243
Venue
Section
16.1-244
Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions
Section
16.1-245
Transfer from other courts
Section
16.1-245.1
Medical evidence admissible in juvenile and domestic relations district court
Section
16.1-246
When and how child may be taken into immediate custody
Section
16.1-247
Duties of person taking child into custody
Section
16.1-247.1
Custodial interrogation of a child; parental notification and contact
Section
16.1-248
Repealed
Section
16.1-248.1
Criteria for detention or shelter care
Section
16.1-248.2
Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles
Section
16.1-248.3
Medical records of juveniles in secure facility
Section
16.1-249
Places of confinement for juveniles
Section
16.1-249.1
Places of confinement to give notice of intake of certain persons
Section
16.1-250
Procedure for detention hearing
Section
16.1-250.1
Repealed
Section
16.1-251
Emergency removal order
Section
16.1-252
Preliminary removal order; hearing
Section
16.1-253
Preliminary protective order
Section
16.1-253.1
Preliminary protective orders in cases of family abuse; confidentiality
Section
16.1-253.2
Violation of provisions of protective orders; penalty
Section
16.1-253.3
Repealed
Section
16.1-253.4
Emergency protective orders authorized in certain cases; penalty
Section
16.1-254
Responsibility for and limitation on transportation of children
Section
16.1-255
Limitation on issuance of detention orders for juveniles; appearance by juvenile
Section
16.1-256
Limitations as to issuance of warrants for juveniles; detention orders
Section
16.1-257
Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child
Section
16.1-258
Bonds and forfeitures thereof
Section
16.1-259
Procedure in cases of adults
Section
16.1-260
Intake; petition; investigation
Section
16.1-261
Statements made at intake or mental health screening and assessment
Section
16.1-262
Form and content of petition
Section
16.1-263
Summonses
Section
16.1-264
Service of summons; proof of service; penalty
Section
16.1-265
Subpoena; attorney-issued subpoena
Section
16.1-266
Appointment of counsel and guardian ad litem
Section
16.1-266.1
Standards for attorneys appointed as guardians ad litem; list of qualified attorneys; attorneys appointed for parents or guardians
Section
16.1-266.2
Appointment of pro bono counsel by judges of the First and Second Judicial District in certain cases
Section
16.1-267
Compensation of appointed counsel
Section
16.1-268
Order of appointment
Section
16.1-269
Repealed
Section
16.1-269.1
Trial in circuit court; preliminary hearing; direct indictment; remand
Section
16.1-269.2
Admissibility of statement; investigation and report; bail
Section
16.1-269.3
Retention by juvenile court; appeal
Section
16.1-269.4
Transfer to circuit court; appeal by juvenile
Section
16.1-269.5
Placement of juvenile
Section
16.1-269.6
Circuit court hearing; jury; termination of juvenile court jurisdiction; objections and appeals
Section
16.1-270
Waiver of jurisdiction of juvenile court in certain cases
Section
16.1-271
Subsequent offenses by juvenile
Section
16.1-272
Power of circuit court over juvenile offender
Section
16.1-272.1
Claim of error to be raised within one year
Section
16.1-273
Court may require investigation of social history and preparation of victim impact statement
Section
16.1-274
Time for filing of reports; copies furnished to attorneys; amended reports; fees
Section
16.1-274.1
Admission of evidence of juvenile's age
Section
16.1-274.2
Certain education records as evidence
Section
16.1-275
Physical and mental examinations and treatment; nursing and medical care
Section
16.1-276
Fees and travel expenses of witnesses
Section
16.1-276.1
Repealed
Section
16.1-276.2
Transportation orders in certain proceedings
Section
16.1-276.3
Use of telephonic communication systems or electronic video and audio communication systems to conduct hearing
Section
16.1-277
Repealed
Section
16.1-277.01
Approval of entrustment agreement
Section
16.1-277.02
Petition for relief of care and custody
Section
16.1-277.1
Time limitation
Section
16.1-277.2
Rejection of plea agreement; recusal
Section
16.1-278
Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations
Section
16.1-278.1
Definitions
Section
16.1-278.2
Abused, neglected, or abandoned children or children without parental care
Section
16.1-278.3
Relief of care and custody
Section
16.1-278.4
Children in need of services
Section
16.1-278.5
Children in need of supervision
Section
16.1-278.6
Status offenders
Section
16.1-278.7
Commitment to Department of Juvenile Justice
Section
16.1-278.7
01. Department to give notice of the receipt of certain persons
Section
16.1-278.7
02. Department to give notice of Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry requirements to certain persons
Section
16.1-278.8
Delinquent juveniles
Section
16.1-278.8
01. Juveniles found delinquent of first drug offense; screening; assessment; drug tests; costs and fees; education or treatment programs
Section
16.1-278.9
Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy
Section
16.1-278.10
Traffic infractions
Section
16.1-278.11
Mental illness and intellectual disability
Section
16.1-278.12
When judicial consent in lieu of parental consent authorized
Section
16.1-278.13
Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc.
Section
16.1-278.14
Criminal jurisdiction; protective orders; family offenses
Section
16.1-278.15
Custody or visitation, child or spousal support generally
Section
16.1-278.16
Failure to comply with support obligation; payroll deduction; commitment
Section
16.1-278.17
Pendente lite support
Section
16.1-278.17
1. Formula for determination of pendente lite spousal support
Section
16.1-278.18
Money judgments
Section
16.1-278.19
Attorney fees
Section
16.1-279
Repealed
Section
16.1-279.1
(Effective until January 1, 2022) Protective order in cases of family abuse
Section
16.1-279.1
(Effective January 1, 2022) Protective order in cases of family abuse
Section
16.1-280
Commitment of juveniles with mental illness or intellectual disability
Section
16.1-281
Foster care plan
Section
16.1-282
Foster care review
Section
16.1-282.1
Permanency planning hearing for children in foster care
Section
16.1-282.2
Annual foster care review
Section
16.1-283
Termination of residual parental rights
Section
16.1-283.1
Authority to enter into voluntary post-adoption contact and communication agreement
Section
16.1-283.2
Restoration of parental rights
Section
16.1-283.3
Review of voluntary continuing services and support agreements for former foster youth
Section
16.1-284
When adult sentenced for juvenile offense
Section
16.1-284.1
Placement in secure local facility
Section
16.1-285
Duration of commitments
Section
16.1-285.1
Commitment of serious offenders
Section
16.1-285.2
Release and review hearing for serious offender
Section
16.1-286
Cost of maintenance; approval of placement; semiannual review
Section
16.1-287
Transfer of information upon commitment; information to be furnished by and to local school boards
Section
16.1-288
Protection of religious affiliations
Section
16.1-289
Review of order of commitment
Section
16.1-289.1
Motions to reconsider orders for participation in continuing programs
Section
16.1-290
Support of committed juvenile; support from estate of juvenile
Section
16.1-290.1
Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs
Section
16.1-291
Revocation or modification of probation, protective supervision or parole; proceedings; disposition
Section
16.1-292
Violation of court order by any person
Section
16.1-293
Supervision of juvenile or person during commitment and on parole; placing juvenile in halfway house
Section
16.1-293.1
Mental health services transition plan
Section
16.1-294
Placing child on parole in foster home or with institution; how cost paid
Section
16.1-295
Transfer of supervision from one county or city to another, or to another state
Section
16.1-296
Jurisdiction of appeals; procedure
Section
16.1-296.1
Repealed
Section
16.1-296.2
Appeals of certain custody and visitation proceedings
Section
16.1-297
Final judgment; copy filed with juvenile court; proceeding may be remanded to juvenile court
Section
16.1-298
Effect of petition for or pendency of appeal; bail
Section
16.1-299
Fingerprints and photographs of juveniles
Section
16.1-299.1
Sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction or adjudication of felony
Section
16.1-299.2
Repealed
Section
16.1-300
Confidentiality of Department records
Section
16.1-301
Confidentiality of juvenile law-enforcement records; disclosures to school principal and others
Section
16.1-302
Dockets, indices, and order books; when hearings and records private; right to public hearing; presence of juvenile in court
Section
16.1-302.1
Right of victim or representative to attend certain proceedings; notice of hearings
Section
16.1-303
Reports of court officials and employees when privileged
Section
16.1-304
Repealed
Section
16.1-305
Confidentiality of court records
Section
16.1-305.01
Access to child and spousal support case files
Section
16.1-305.1
Disclosure of disposition in certain delinquency cases
Section
16.1-305.2
Disclosure of notice of the filing of a petition and certain reports by division superintendent
Section
16.1-306
Expungement of court records
Section
16.1-307
Circuit court records regarding juveniles
Section
16.1-308
Effect of adjudication on status of child
Section
16.1-309
Penalty
Section
16.1-309.1
Exception as to confidentiality
Section
16.1-309.2
Purpose and intent
Section
16.1-309.3
Establishment of a community-based system of services; biennial local plan; quarterly report
Section
16.1-309.4
Statewide plan for juvenile services
Section
16.1-309.5
Construction, etc., of detention homes and other facilities; reimbursement in part by Commonwealth
Section
16.1-309.6
How state appropriations for operating costs of Juvenile Community Crime Control Act programs determined; notice of financial aid
Section
16.1-309.7
Determination of payment
Section
16.1-309.8
Costs of maintenance of juveniles in Community Crime Control Act programs
Section
16.1-309.9
Establishment of standards; determination of compliance
Section
16.1-309.10
Visitation and management of detention homes; other facilities; reports of superintendent
Section
16.1-309.11
Youth justice diversion program
Section
16.1-310
Repealed
Section
16.1-315
Joint or regional citizen detention commissions authorized
Section
16.1-316
Number and terms of members; admission of additional local governing bodies
Section
16.1-317
Quorum; chairman; rules of procedure; compensation
Section
16.1-318
Powers of commission generally; supervision by Director of Department of Juvenile Justice
Section
16.1-319
Acquisition of property by commission
Section
16.1-320
Property of commission exempt from execution and judgment liens
Section
16.1-321
Appropriations by political subdivisions; issuance of bonds
Section
16.1-322
Record of commission; reports
Section
16.1-322.1
Apportionment of funds to localities or commissions operating juvenile secure detention facilities or programs; standards for apportionment
Section
16.1-322.2
Payment of funds quarterly; distribution and reallocation of reserve
Section
16.1-322.3
Localities and commissions to make monthly reports to Director; penalty for willfully falsifying information; procedure when locality or commission fails to make report
Section
16.1-322.4
Payments for children from other counties or cities
Section
16.1-322.5
State Board may authorize private construction, operation, etc., of local or regional detention homes, etc.
Section
16.1-322.6
Powers and duties not delegable to contractor
Section
16.1-322.7
State Board to promulgate regulations
Section
16.1-323
Governor to execute; form of compact
Section
16.1-323.1
State Council for Interstate Compact for Juveniles
Section
16.1-324
Repealed
Section
16.1-330.1
Serious or Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program; definition; disclosure of information; penalty
Section
16.1-330.2
Immunity
Section
16.1-331
Petition for emancipation
Section
16.1-332
Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel
Section
16.1-333
Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated
Section
16.1-333.1
Written findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated on the basis of intent to marry
Section
16.1-334
Effects of order
Section
16.1-334.1
Identification card issued to minor by DMV
Section
16.1-335
Short title
Section
16.1-336
Definitions
Section
16.1-336.1
Admission forms
Section
16.1-337
Inpatient treatment of minors; general applicability; disclosure of records
Section
16.1-337.1
Order of involuntary commitment or mandatory outpatient treatment forwarded to Central Criminal Records Exchange; certain voluntary admissions forwarded to Central Criminal Records Exchange; firearm background check
Section
16.1-338
Parental admission of minors younger than 14 and nonobjecting minors 14 years of age or older
Section
16.1-339
Parental admission of an objecting minor 14 years of age or older
Section
16.1-339.1
Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities
Section
16.1-340
Emergency custody; issuance and execution of order
Section
16.1-340.1
Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and execution of order
Section
16.1-340.1
1. Facility of temporary detention
Section
16.1-340.2
Transportation of minor in the temporary detention process
Section
16.1-340.3
Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission
Section
16.1-340.4
Involuntary commitment; preadmission screening report
Section
16.1-341
Involuntary commitment; petition; hearing scheduled; notice and appointment of counsel
Section
16.1-342
Involuntary commitment; clinical evaluation
Section
16.1-343
Involuntary commitment; duties of attorney for the minor
Section
16.1-344
Involuntary commitment; hearing
Section
16.1-345
Involuntary commitment; criteria
Section
16.1-345.1
Use of electronic communication
Section
16.1-345.2
Mandatory outpatient treatment; criteria; orders
Section
16.1-345.3
Monitoring mandatory outpatient treatment; motion for review
Section
16.1-345.4
Court review of mandatory outpatient treatment plan
Section
16.1-345.5
Continuation of mandatory outpatient treatment order
Section
16.1-345.6
Appeal of final order
Section
16.1-346
Treatment plans; periodic review of status
Section
16.1-346.1
Discharge plan
Section
16.1-347
Fees and expenses for qualified evaluators
Section
16.1-348
Availability of judge
Section
16.1-349
Definitions
Section
16.1-350
Petition for court approval of standby guardian
Section
16.1-351
Court order approving standby guardianship; authority; when effective
Section
16.1-352
Written designation of a standby guardian by a parent; commencement of authority; court approval required
Section
16.1-353
Further proceedings to determine permanent guardianship, custody
Section
16.1-354
Revocation, refusal, termination of standby guardianship
Section
16.1-355
Review of standby guardianship
Section
16.1-356
Raising question of competency to stand trial; evaluation and determination of competency
Section
16.1-357
Disposition when juvenile found incompetent
Section
16.1-358
Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent juvenile
Section
16.1-359
Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent
Section
16.1-360
Disclosure by juvenile during evaluation or restoration; use at guilt phase of trial adjudication or disposition hearing
Section
16.1-361
Compensation of experts