Emancipation of Minors

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This is Article 15 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Emancipation of Minors.” It is part of Chapter 11 “Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts”, which is part of Title 16.1 “Courts Not of Record”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 16.1-331	Petition for emancipation
§ 16.1-332	Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel
§ 16.1-333	Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated
§ 16.1-333.1	Repealed
§ 16.1-334	Effects of order
§ 16.1-334.1	Identification card issued to minor by DMV