Virginia § 63.2-1536 General provisions

Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-1536 — General provisions

Virginia § 63.2-1536

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 63.2Welfare (Social Services)

Subtitle IIISocial Services Programs

Ch. 15Child Abuse and Neglect

Art. 7Parental Child Safety Placement Program

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Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1536 (2026).

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A.Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit the local department from seeking any other appropriate court action at any time to protect the health and welfare of the child.

B.Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit a caregiver or other person with a legitimate interest from petitioning the court for custody of the child. If the caregiver petitions for custody, the local department shall make reasonable efforts to conduct a facilitated meeting to discuss the continuation of services for the child and family.

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A. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit the local department from seeking any other appropriate court action at any time to protect the health and welfare of the child.

B. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prohibit a caregiver or other person with a legitimate interest from petitioning the court for custody of the child. If the caregiver petitions for custody, the local department shall make reasonable efforts to conduct a facilitated meeting to discuss the continuation of services for the child and family.