                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEDURE IN CASES OF ADULTS (§ 16.1-259)

A. In cases where an adult is charged with violations of the criminal law
pursuant to subsection I or J of &#xA7; 16.1-241, the procedure and disposition
applicable in the trial of such cases in general district court shall be
applicable to trial in juvenile court. The provisions of this law shall govern
in all other cases involving adults.

B. Proceedings in cases of adults may be instituted on petition by any
interested party, or on a warrant issued as provided by law, or upon the
court&#8217;s own motion.

C. Proceedings in cases of adults under the age of 21 who are alleged to have
committed, before attaining the age of 18, an offense that would be a crime if
committed by an adult shall be commenced by the filing of a petition.

D. Proceedings for violations of probation or parole in cases of adults under
the age of 21 where jurisdiction is retained pursuant to &#xA7; 16.1-242 shall
be commenced by the filing of a petition.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 16.1-186; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559; 1986, c. 95; 2016,
c. 626.