Standby Guardianship

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This is Article 17 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Standby Guardianship.” 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 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 16.1-349	Definitions
§ 16.1-350	Petition for court approval of standby guardian
§ 16.1-351	Court order approving standby guardianship; authority; when effective
§ 16.1-352	Written designation of a standby guardian by a parent; commencement of authority; court approval required
§ 16.1-353	Further proceedings to determine permanent guardianship, custody
§ 16.1-354	Revocation, refusal, termination of standby guardianship
§ 16.1-355	Review of standby guardianship