Virginia § 16.1-278 - Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-278 — Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-278. Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations
A. The judge may order, after notice and opportunity to be heard, any state, county or municipal officer or employee or any governmental agency or other governmental institution to render only such information, assistance, services and cooperation as may be provided for by state or federal law or an ordinance of any city, county or town.
The officer, employee, agency or institution may appeal such order to the circuit court in accordance with § 16.1-296. The circuit court shall advance such appeals on its docket and may stay the order of the juvenile court during the pendency of the appeal. The circuit court may affirm or reverse the order of the juvenile court. Upon reversal, the circuit court may remand the case to the juvenile court for an alternative disposition.
B. The court is authorized to cooperate with and make use of the services of all public or private societies or organizations which seek to protect or aid children or families, in order that the court may be assisted in giving the children and families within its jurisdiction such care, protection and assistance as will best enhance their welfare.
Code 1950, § 16.1-156; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559; 1980, c. 245.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16.1-278 ("Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations") 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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