Va. Code § 63.2-1501: Definitions

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