§ 16.1-278.12 When judicial consent in lieu of parental consent authorized
In cases involving judicial consent to the matters set out in subsections C and D of § 16.1-241, the juvenile court or the circuit court providing consent may also make any appropriate order to protect the health and welfare of the child.
History
This law was first created in 1991. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 534 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1991 “Acts” aren’t available online.
1991, c. 534.