§ 16.1-349. Definitions
“Attending physician” means the physician who has primary responsibility for the treatment and care of a qualified parent. “Designation” means a writing which (i) is voluntarily executed in conformance with the requirements of § 16.1-351 and signed by a parent and (ii) names a person to act as standby guardian. “Determination of debilitation” means a […]
§ 16.1-350. Petition for court approval of standby guardian
A. Upon petition of any person, the juvenile court of the jurisdiction in which a child resides may approve a person as standby guardian for a child of a qualified parent upon the occurrence of a specified triggering event. If requested in the petition, the court may also approve an alternate standby guardian identified by […]
§ 16.1-351. Court order approving standby guardianship; authority; when effective
Upon consideration of the factors set out in § 20-124.3 and finding that (i) the child’s parent is a qualified parent and (ii) appointment of a standby guardian is in the best interest of the child, the court shall appoint a proper and suitable person as standby guardian and, if requested, a proper and suitable […]
§ 16.1-352. Written designation of a standby guardian by a parent; commencement of authority; court approval required
A. A parent may execute a written designation of a standby guardian at any time. The written designation shall state: 1. The name, address and birthdate of the child affected; 2. The triggering event; and 3. The name and address of the person designated as standby guardian or alternate. The written designation shall be signed […]
§ 16.1-346.1. Discharge plan
Prior to discharge of any minor admitted to inpatient treatment, including a minor in detention or shelter care pursuant to an order of a juvenile and domestic relations district court, a discharge plan shall be formulated, provided and explained to the minor, and copies thereof shall be sent (i) to the minor’s parents or (ii) […]
§ 16.1-347. Fees and expenses for qualified evaluators
Every qualified evaluator appointed by the court to conduct an evaluation pursuant to this article who is not regularly employed by the Commonwealth shall be compensated for fees and expenses as provided in § 37.2-804. 1990, c. 975; 2010, cc. 778, 825.
§ 16.1-345. Involuntary commitment; criteria
After observing the minor and considering (i) the recommendations of any treating or examining physician or psychologist licensed in Virginia, if available, (ii) any past actions of the minor, (iii) any past mental health treatment of the minor, (iv) any qualified evaluator’s report, (v) any medical records available, (vi) the preadmission screening report, and (vii) […]
§ 16.1-345.1. Use of electronic communication
A. Petitions and orders for emergency custody, temporary detention, and involuntary commitment of minors pursuant to this article may be filed, issued, served, or executed by electronic means, with or without the use of two-way electronic video and audio communication, and returned in the same manner with the same force, effect, and authority as an […]
§ 16.1-345.2. Mandatory outpatient treatment; criteria; orders
A. After observing the minor and considering (i) the recommendations of any treating or examining physician or psychologist licensed in Virginia, if available, (ii) any past actions of the minor, (iii) any past mental health treatment of the minor, (iv) any evaluation of the minor, (v) any medical records available, (vi) the preadmission screening report, […]
§ 16.1-345.3. Monitoring mandatory outpatient treatment; motion for review
A. The community services board where the minor resides shall monitor the minor’s compliance with the mandatory outpatient treatment plan ordered by the court pursuant to § 16.1-345.2. Monitoring compliance shall include (i) contacting the service providers to determine if the minor is complying with the mandatory outpatient treatment order and (ii) notifying the court […]