16.1-259 - Procedure in cases of adults. - Virginia Statutes

§ 16.1-259. Procedure in cases of adults.

A. In cases where an adult is charged with violations of the criminal lawpursuant to subsection I or J of § 16.1-241, the procedure and dispositionapplicable in the trial of such cases in general district court shall beapplicable to trial in juvenile court. The provisions of this law shallgovern in all other cases involving adults.

B. Proceedings in cases of adults may be instituted on petition by anyinterested party, or on a warrant issued as provided by law, or upon thecourt's own motion.

(Code 1950, § 16.1-186; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559; 1986, c. 95.)