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Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-348 — Availability of judge

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 16: Psychiatric Treatment of Minors Act, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-348

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Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-348Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

The chief judge of every juvenile and domestic relations district court shall establish and require that a judge be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, for the purpose of performing the duties established by this article. Such judge shall have the authority to perform the duties established by this article.

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