16.1-332 - Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel. - Virginia Statutes

§ 16.1-332. Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel.

If deemed appropriate the court may (i) require the local department ofsocial services or any other agency or person to investigate the allegationsin the petition and file a report of that investigation with the court, (ii)appoint counsel for the minor's parents or guardian, or (iii) make any otherorders regarding the matter which the court deems appropriate. In any casepursuant to this article the court shall appoint counsel for the minor toserve as guardian ad litem.

(1986, c. 506; 2002, c. 747.)