Virginia § 63.2-1244 Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court; exception

Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-1244 — Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court; exception

Virginia § 63.2-1244

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 63.2Welfare (Social Services)

Subtitle IIISocial Services Programs

Ch. 12Adoption

Art. 5Adult Adoption

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1244 (2026).

Text

For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion so requires. If an investigation is required, the circuit court shall forward a copy of the petition and all exhibits to the local director and the provisions of § 63.2-1208 shall apply.

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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 63-348.1; 1950, p. 441; 1954, c. 489; 1964, c. 139; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-222; 1972, c. 823; 1974, c. 337; 1979, c. 339; 1985, cc. 298, 300; 1988, c. 53; 1995, cc. 772, 826; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.51; 2002, c. 747; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 202.