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For adoptions under this article, an investigation and report shall not be made unless the circuit court in its discretion so requires. However, if a petition is filed for the adoption of any person eighteen years of age or older under clause (iv) of § 63.2-1243 , the circuit court shall require an investigation and report to be made. If an investigation is required, the circuit court shall forward a copy of the petition and all exhibits to the local director and the provisions of § 63.2-1243 shall apply. Code 1950, § 63-348.1; 1950, p. 441; 1954, c. 489; 1964, c. 139; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-222; 1972, c. 823; 1974, c. 337; 1979, c. 339; 1985, cc. 298, 300; 1988, c. 53; 1995, cc. 63.2-1243 , 63.2-1243 ; 2000, c. 63.2-1243 , § 63.1-219.51; 2002, c. 63.2-1243 .
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