CODE OF VIRGINIA

REPORT OF FOUNDLING; CONSTITUTES BIRTH CERTIFICATE (§ 32.1-258)

A. Whoever assumes the custody of a living infant of unknown parentage shall
report on a form and in the manner prescribed by the Board within seven days to
the registrar of the county or city in which such child was found, the following
information:

   1.  The date and place of finding;

   2.  Sex, race and approximate birth date of such child;

   3.  Name and address of the persons or institution with whom such child has
   been placed for care;

   4.  Name given to such child by the custodian of the child; and

   5.  Such other data as may be required by the Board.

B. The place where such child was found shall be entered as the place of birth.

C. A report registered under this section shall constitute the certificate of
birth for such infant.

D. If such child is identified and a certificate of birth is found or obtained,
any report registered under this section shall be sealed and filed and may be
opened only by order of a circuit court of the Commonwealth or in accordance
with subdivision A 7 of § 32.1-252.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 32-353.16; 1960, c. 451; 1979, c. 711; 1983, c. 240.