                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISPOSITION OF NONRESIDENTS (§ 37.2-826)

If it appears that the person examined has a mental illness and is not a
resident of the Commonwealth, the same proceedings shall be had with regard to
him as if he were a resident of the Commonwealth, and, if he is admitted to a
state facility under these proceedings, a statement of the fact of his
nonresidence and of the place of his domicile or residence or from where he
came, as far as known, shall accompany any petition respecting him. The
Commissioner shall, as soon as practicable, cause him to be returned to his
family or friends, if known, or the proper authorities of the state or country
from which he came, if ascertained and such return is deemed expedient by the
Commissioner.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 37-91; 1950, p. 910; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-91; 1976, c.
671; 2005, c. 716.