Virginia legal term
Residual parental rights and responsibilities in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Residual parental rights and responsibilities” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Residual parental rights and responsibilities” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Residual parental rights and responsibilities" means all rights and responsibilities remaining with the parent after the transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to the right of visitation, consent to adoption, the right to determine religious affiliation and the responsibility for support. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228)
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