23100640D
HOUSE BILL NO. 1990
Offered January 11, 2023
Prefiled January 10, 2023
A BILL to amend and reenact §16.1-268 of the Code of Virginia, relating to juvenile and domestic relations district courts; appointment of counsel or guardian ad litem; appeals.
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Patron-- Herring
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Committee Referral Pending
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That §16.1-268 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§16.1-268. Order of appointment.

The order of appointment of counsel or a guardian ad litem or both pursuant to §16.1-266 shall be filed with and become a part of the record of such proceeding. The Any attorney so appointed shall represent the child or parent, guardian, or other adult at any such hearing and at all other stages of the proceeding, including upon appeal to the circuit court, unless relieved or replaced in the manner provided by law.