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2021 SPECIAL SESSION I
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 63.2-1244 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 63.2-1244. Investigation and report at discretion of circuit court; exception.
For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report
shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion so requires.
However, if a petition is filed for the adoption of any person eighteen years
of age or older under clause (iv) of § 63.2-1243, the circuit court shall
require an investigation and report to be made. 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.