                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

NEWBORN CHILDREN; SUBSTANCE ABUSE (§ 16.1-241.3)

Upon the filing of a petition alleging that an investigation has been commenced
in response to a report of suspected abuse or neglect of the child based upon a
factor specified in subsection B of § 63.2-1509, the court may enter any order
authorized pursuant to this chapter which the court deems necessary to protect
the health and welfare of the child pending final disposition of the
investigation pursuant to Chapter 15 (§ 63.2-1500 et seq.) of Title 63.2 or
other proceedings brought pursuant to this chapter. Such orders may include, but
shall not be limited to, an emergency removal order pursuant to § 16.1-251, a
preliminary protective order pursuant to § 16.1-253 or an order authorized
pursuant to subdivisions A 1 through 4 of § 16.1-278.2. The fact that an order
was entered pursuant to this section shall not be admissible as evidence in any
criminal, civil or administrative proceeding other than a proceeding to enforce
the order.
		The order shall be effective for a limited duration not to exceed the period
of time necessary to conclude the investigation and any proceedings initiated
pursuant to Chapter 15 (§ 63.2-1500 et seq.) of Title 63.2, but shall be a
final order subject to appeal.

HISTORY: 1998, cc. 704, 716; 2002, c. 860; 2012, cc. 504, 640.