63.2-912 - Visitation of child placed in foster care. - Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-912. Visitation of child placed in foster care.

The circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts shallhave the authority to grant visitation rights to the natural parents,siblings, and grandparents of any child entrusted or committed to foster careif the court finds (i) that the parent, sibling, or grandparent had anongoing relationship with the child prior to his being placed in foster careand (ii) it is in the best interests of the child that the relationshipcontinue. The order of the court committing the child to foster care shallstate the nature and extent of any visitation rights granted as provided inthis section.

(1985, c. 583, § 63.1-204.1; 2002, c. 747; 2008, c. 188.)