§ 16.1-226. Short title

The short title of the statutes embraced in this chapter is “Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Law.” Code 1950, § 16.1-139; 1956, c. 555; 1972, c. 708; 1973, c. 546; 1977, c. 559.

§ 16.1-227. Purpose and intent

This law shall be construed liberally and as remedial in character, and the powers hereby conferred are intended to be general to effect the beneficial purposes herein set forth. It is the intention of this law that in all proceedings the welfare of the child and the family, the safety of the community and the […]

§ 16.1-228. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Abused or neglected child” means any child: 1. Whose parents or other person responsible for his care creates or inflicts, threatens to create or inflict, or allows to be created or inflicted upon such child a physical or mental injury by other than […]

§ 16.1-229. This chapter controlling in event of conflict

Whenever any specific provision of this chapter differs from or is in conflict with any provision or requirement of any other chapters of this title relating to the same or a similar subject, then such specific provision shall be controlling with respect to such subject or requirement. Code 1950, § 16.1-142; 1956, c. 555; 1977, […]