Code of Virginia § 63.2-1244. Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court; exception.

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For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion so requires. If an investigation is required, the circuit court shall forward a copy of the petition and all exhibits to the local director and the provisions of § 63.2-1208 shall apply.

Code 1950, § 63-348.1; 1950, p. 441; 1954, c. 489; 1964, c. 139; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-222; 1972, c. 823; 1974, c. 337; 1979, c. 339; 1985, cc. 298, 300; 1988, c. 53; 1995, cc. 772 , 826 ; 2000, c. 830 , § 63.1-219.51; 2002, c. 747 ; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 202 .