Virginia § 16.1-359 - Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-359 — Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-359. Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent
A finding of incompetency does not preclude the adjudication, at any time before trial, of a motion objecting to the sufficiency of the petition, nor does it preclude the adjudication of similar legal objections which, in the court's opinion, may be undertaken without the personal participation of the juvenile.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-359
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-359 cover?
Section 16.1-359 ("Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent") 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 § 16.1-359?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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