Virginia § 16.1-248.2 - Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-248.2 — Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-248.2. Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles
Whenever a juvenile is placed in a secure facility pursuant to § 16.1-248.1, the staff of the facility shall gather such information from the juvenile and the probation officer as is reasonably available and deemed necessary by the facility staff. As part of the intake procedures at each such facility, the staff shall ascertain the juvenile's need for a mental health assessment. If it is determined that the juvenile needs such an assessment, the assessment shall take place within twenty-four hours of such determination. The community services board serving the jurisdiction where the facility is located shall be responsible for conducting the assessments and shall be compensated from funds appropriated to the Department of Juvenile Justice for this purpose. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall develop criteria and a compensation plan for such assessments.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-248.2
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-248.2 cover?
Section 16.1-248.2 ("Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles") 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.
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