                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ANNUAL REVIEW OF PENDING PETITIONS FOR ADOPTION; DUTY OF COMMISSIONER AND
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK (§ 63.2-1214)

After the expiration of twelve months from the date of the entry of the last
order upon a petition for adoption, except when the last order entered is a
final order of adoption, it shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner to
notify the clerk of the circuit court of all adoption cases that have been
pending for a period of more than twelve months, and the clerk of the circuit
court shall place on the docket all such cases for review by the circuit court
as soon as practicable.

HISTORY: 1976, c. 353, § 63.1-230.1; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.21; 2002, c.
747.