Virginia § 16.1-340.3 - Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-340.3 — Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-340.3. Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission
Prior to a hearing as authorized in § 16.1-341, the judge may release the minor to his parent if it appears from all evidence readily available that the minor does not meet the commitment criteria specified in § 16.1-345. The director of any facility in which the minor is detained may release the minor prior to a hearing as authorized in § 16.1-341 if it appears, based on an evaluation conducted by the psychiatrist or clinical psychologist treating the minor, that the minor would not meet the commitment criteria specified in § 16.1-345 if released.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-340.3
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-340.3 cover?
Section 16.1-340.3 ("Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission") 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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