                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ORDERS OF COURT; INVESTIGATION, REPORT AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (§ 16.1-332)

If deemed appropriate the court may (i) require the local department of social
services or any other agency or person to investigate the allegations in the
petition and file a report of that investigation with the court, (ii) appoint
counsel for the minor&#8217;s parents or guardian, or (iii) make any other
orders regarding the matter which the court deems appropriate. In any case
pursuant to this article the court shall appoint counsel for the minor to serve
as guardian ad litem.

HISTORY: 1986, c. 506; 2002, c. 747.