As used in this chapter unless the context requires a different meaning:

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 63.2-1501

  • City: means an independent incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before noon on July 1, 1971, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 5,000 or more and which has become a city as provided by law. See Virginia Code 1-208
  • Court: means the juvenile and domestic relations district court of the county or city. See Virginia Code 63.2-1501

“Court” means the juvenile and domestic relations district court of the county or city.

“Prevention” means efforts that (i) promote health and competence in people and (ii) create, promote and strengthen environments that nurture people in their development.

1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.2; 1981, c. 123; 1986, c. 308; 1990, c. 760; 1995, c. 520; 2000, c. 500; 2002, c. 747.