Virginia § 16.1-278.13 - Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.13 — Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-278.13. Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc
In cases involving judicial consent to apply for a work permit for a child, the juvenile court shall enter an order either granting, in whole or in part, consent to such application or withholding such consent as is appropriate to protect the health and welfare of the child.
In cases involving petitions filed by or on behalf of a child or such child's parent to obtain treatment, rehabilitation or other services required by law to be provided for such persons, the juvenile court or the circuit court may enter an order in accordance with § 16.1-278.
1991, cc. 511, 534.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-278.13
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-278.13 cover?
Section 16.1-278.13 ("Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc") 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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