                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COOPERATION OF CERTAIN AGENCIES, OFFICIALS, INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS (§
16.1-278)

A. The judge may order, after notice and opportunity to be heard, any state,
county or municipal officer or employee or any governmental agency or other
governmental institution to render only such information, assistance, services
and cooperation as may be provided for by state or federal law or an ordinance
of any city, county or town.
			The officer, employee, agency or institution may appeal such order to the
circuit court in accordance with &#xA7; 16.1-296. The circuit court shall
advance such appeals on its docket and may stay the order of the juvenile court
during the pendency of the appeal. The circuit court may affirm or reverse the
order of the juvenile court. Upon reversal, the circuit court may remand the
case to the juvenile court for an alternative disposition.

B. The court is authorized to cooperate with and make use of the services of all
public or private societies or organizations which seek to protect or aid
children or families, in order that the court may be assisted in giving the
children and families within its jurisdiction such care, protection and
assistance as will best enhance their welfare.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 16.1-156; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559; 1980, c. 245.