Virginia § 16.1-339.1 - Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-339.1 — Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-339.1. Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities
If a minor admitted to a mental health facility pursuant to this article was in a detention home or a shelter care facility at the time of his admission, the director of the detention home or shelter care facility or his designee shall provide, if available, the charges against the minor that are the basis of the detention and the names and addresses of the minor's parents and the juvenile and domestic relations district court ordering the minor's placement in detention or shelter care to the mental health facility and to the juvenile and domestic relations district court for the jurisdiction in which the mental health facility is located if different from the court ordering the minor's placement in detention or shelter care.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-339.1
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-339.1 cover?
Section 16.1-339.1 ("Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 16.1-339.1?
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How does Virginia § 16.1-339.1 apply to my situation?
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