Article 5 Intake, Petition and Notice

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §16.1-259 Procedure in cases of adults
  • §16.1-260 Intake; petition; investigation
  • §16.1-261 Statements made at intake or mental health screening and assessment
  • §16.1-262 Form and content of petition
  • §16.1-263 Summonses
  • §16.1-264 Service of summons; proof of service; penalty
  • §16.1-265 Subpoena; attorney-issued subpoena