Virginia § 16.1-278.6 - Status offenders
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.6 — Status offenders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-278.6. Status offenders
If a child is alleged to be a status offender, including but not limited to those cases in which the juvenile is alleged to have committed a curfew violation or a violation of the law regarding tobacco, the juvenile court or the circuit court may enter any order of disposition authorized by § 16.1-278.4.
1991, c. 534; 1997, c. 463.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-278.6
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.6 cover?
Section 16.1-278.6 ("Status offenders") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 16.1-278.6?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.6" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 16.1-278.6 apply to my situation?
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