§ 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.
§ 16.1-340.4. Involuntary commitment; preadmission screening report
The juvenile and domestic relations district court shall require a preadmission screening report from the community services board that serves the area where the minor resides or, if impractical, where the minor is located. The report shall be prepared by an employee or designee of the community services board. The report shall be admitted as […]
§ 16.1-341. Involuntary commitment; petition; hearing scheduled; notice and appointment of counsel
A. A petition for the involuntary commitment of a minor may be filed with the juvenile and domestic relations district court serving the jurisdiction in which the minor is located by a parent or, if the parent is not available or is unable or unwilling to file a petition, by any responsible adult, including the […]
§ 16.1-342. Involuntary commitment; clinical evaluation
A. Upon the filing of a petition for involuntary commitment, the juvenile and domestic relations district court shall direct the community services board serving the area in which the minor is located to arrange for an evaluation by a qualified evaluator, if one has not already been performed pursuant to subsection B of § 16.1-339. […]
§ 16.1-343. Involuntary commitment; duties of attorney for the minor
As far in advance as practicable after an attorney is appointed to represent a minor under this article, the minor’s attorney shall interview the minor; the minor’s parent, if available; the petitioner; and the qualified evaluator. He shall interview all other material witnesses, and examine all relevant diagnostic and other reports. Any state or local […]
§ 16.1-344. Involuntary commitment; hearing
A. The court shall summon to the hearing all material witnesses requested by either the minor or the petitioner. All testimony shall be under oath. The rules of evidence shall apply. The petitioner, minor and, with leave of court for good cause shown, any other person shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and […]
§ 16.1-340. Emergency custody; issuance and execution of order
A. Any magistrate shall issue, upon the sworn petition of a minor’s treating physician or parent or, if the parent is not available or is unable or unwilling to file a petition, by any responsible adult, including the person having custody over a minor in detention or shelter care pursuant to an order of a […]