                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

INVOLUNTARY ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (§ 63.2-1608)

A. If an adult lacks the capacity to consent to receive adult protective
services, these services may be ordered by a court on an involuntary basis
through an emergency order pursuant to &#xA7; 63.2-1609 or by a guardian or
conservator appointed pursuant to Chapter 20 (&#xA7; 64.2-2000 et seq.) of Title
64.2.

B. In ordering involuntary adult protective services, the court shall authorize
only that intervention which it finds to be least restrictive of the
adult&#8217;s liberty and rights, while consistent with his welfare and safety.
The basis for such finding shall be stated in the record by the court.

C. The adult shall not be required to pay for involuntary adult protective
services, unless such payment is authorized by the court upon a showing that the
person is financially able to pay. In such event the court shall provide for
reimbursement of the actual costs incurred by the local department in providing
adult protective services, excluding administrative costs.

HISTORY: 1977, c. 547, § 63.1-55.5; 1978, c. 562; 1979, c. 451; 1997, c. 801;
2002, c. 747; 2004, cc. 749, 1011.