Virginia § 16.1-290.1 - Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-290.1 — Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16.1-290.1. Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs

The court shall order the participant in any treatment, counseling or other program for the rehabilitation of a minor child or his family to pay as much of the applicable fee for participation as such person is able to pay. A finding of guilt shall not be required for the court so to order payment.

2004, c. 573.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-290.1

What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-290.1 cover?

Section 16.1-290.1 ("Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs") 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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