                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

TRANSFER FROM OTHER COURTS (§ 16.1-245)

If, during the pendency of a proceeding in any other court, it is ascertained
for the first time that exclusive jurisdiction lies within the juvenile and
domestic relations district court, such court shall forthwith transfer the case,
together with all papers, documents and evidence connected therewith, to the
juvenile and domestic relations district court of the city or county having
jurisdiction. The court making the transfer shall determine who is to have
custody of the child pending action by the juvenile and domestic relations
district court pursuant to § 16.1-247. If, during the pendency of a proceeding
in the juvenile and domestic relations district court, it is ascertained for the
first time that exclusive jurisdiction lies in the general district or circuit
court, the juvenile and domestic relations district court shall likewise
transfer the case to the appropriate court.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 16.1-175; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559; 1992, c. 496.