Va. Code § 63.2-1242

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 63.2-1242 - Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court

For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report shall be undertaken only if the circuit court in its discretion determines that there should be an investigation before a final order of adoption is entered. If the circuit court makes such a determination, it shall refer the matter to the local director for an investigation and report to be completed within such time as the circuit court designates. If an investigation is ordered, the circuit court shall forward a copy of the petition and all exhibits thereto to the local director and the provisions of § 63.2-1208 shall apply.

Code 1950, § 63-356.1; 1950, p. 626; 1956, c. 300; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-231; 1974, c. 421; 1975, c. 364; 1977, c. 526; 1979, c. 339; 1986, cc. 481, 482; 1987, c. 482; 1992, c. 607; 1995, cc. 772, 826; 2000, c. 830, § 63.1-219.49; 2002, c. 747; 2018, c. 9.

Amended by Acts 2002, § c. 747.

Amended by Acts 2000, § c. 830, § 63.1-219.49.

Amended by Acts 1995, § cc. 772, 826.

Amended by Acts 1992, § c. 607.

Amended by Acts 1987, § c. 482.

Amended by Acts 1986, § cc. 481, 482.

Amended by Acts 1979, § c. 339.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 526.

Amended by Acts 1975, § c. 364.

Amended by Acts 1974, § c. 421.

Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 578, § 63.1-231.

Amended by Acts 1956, § c. 300.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 626.