§ 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 […]
§ 16.1-345.5. Continuation of mandatory outpatient treatment order
A. At any time within 30 days prior to the expiration of a mandatory outpatient treatment order, the community services board that is required to monitor the minor’s compliance with the order may file with the juvenile and domestic relations district court for the jurisdiction in which the minor resides a motion for review to […]
§ 16.1-345.6. Appeal of final order
A. The minor shall have the right to appeal any final order committing the minor or ordering the minor to mandatory outpatient treatment to the circuit court in the jurisdiction where the minor was committed, hospitalized pursuant to the commitment order, or ordered to mandatory outpatient treatment. Venue shall be in the circuit court having […]
§ 16.1-346. Treatment plans; periodic review of status
A. Within 10 days of commitment ordered under § 16.1-345, the director of the facility to which the minor was committed shall ensure that an individualized plan of treatment has been prepared by the provider responsible for the minor’s treatment and, if applicable, has been communicated to the parent. The minor shall be involved in […]
§ 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) […]