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VA HB 359

Title: Termination of parental rights of person who committed sexual assault; evidence standard.
Author: Vivian E. Watts

Summary
Termination of parental rights of person who committed sexual assault; clear and convincing evidence standard. Provides that the parental rights of a person who has been found by a clear and convincing evidence standard to have committed rape, carnal knowledge, or incest, which act resulted in the conception of a child, may be terminated without the need for the person to have been charged with or convicted of such offense. The bill further provides that the consent of a person found to have committed such an offense is not necessary for the validity of an adoption of such a child.

Status
House: Left in Courts of Justice

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