Virginia § 16.1-360 - Disclosure by juvenile during evaluation or restoration; use at guilt phase of trial adjudication or disposition hearing
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§ 16.1-360. Disclosure by juvenile during evaluation or restoration; use at guilt phase of trial adjudication or disposition hearing
No statement or disclosure by the juvenile concerning the alleged offense made during a competency evaluation ordered pursuant to § 16.1-356, or services ordered pursuant to § 16.1-357 may be used against the juvenile at the adjudication or disposition hearings as evidence or as a basis for such evidence.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-360
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-360 cover?
Section 16.1-360 ("Disclosure by juvenile during evaluation or restoration; use at guilt phase of trial adjudication or disposition hearing") 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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