CHAPTER 855
An Act to amend and reenact §63.2-1224 of the Code of
Virginia, relating to explanation of the adoption process to birth mother and
father.
[H 1133]
Approved April 21, 2010
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §63.2-1224 of the Code of Virginia is amended and
reenacted as follows:
§63.2-1224. Explanation of process, legal effects of adoption
required.
Prior to the placement of a child for adoption, the licensed
child-placing agency or local board having custody of the child shall
counsel provide an explanation of the adoption process to the birth
mother or and, if reasonably available, both birth parents,
concerning the disposition of their child the man who is an acknowledged
father pursuant to §20-49.1, an adjudicated father pursuant to §20-49.8, a
presumed father pursuant to §63.2-1202, or a putative father who has
registered with the Putative Father Registry pursuant to Article 7 (§63.2-1249
et seq.) of this chapter.
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