Virginia § 16.1-336.1 - Admission forms
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-336.1 — Admission forms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-336.1. Admission forms
The Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia shall prepare the petitions, orders, and such other legal forms as may be required in proceedings for custody, detention, and involuntary admission pursuant to this article, and shall distribute such forms to the clerks of the juvenile and domestic relations district courts of the Commonwealth. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall prepare the preadmission screening report, evaluation, and such other clinical forms as may be required in proceedings for custody, detention, and admission pursuant to this article, and shall distribute such forms to community services boards, mental health care providers, and directors of state facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-336.1
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-336.1 cover?
Section 16.1-336.1 ("Admission forms") 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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