Code of Virginia
Chapter 4.4 - Office of the Children's Ombudsman
§ 2.2-441. Individuals making complaint to Children's Ombudsman

Any of the following individuals may make a complaint to the Ombudsman with respect to a particular child, alleging that an administrative act is contrary to law, rule, or policy; imposed without an adequate statement of reason; or based on irrelevant, immaterial, or erroneous grounds:
1. The child, if the child is able to articulate a complaint;
2. A biological parent of the child;
3. A foster parent of the child;
4. An adoptive parent or a prospective adoptive parent of the child;
5. A legally appointed guardian of the child;
6. A guardian ad litem of the child;
7. A relative of the child or any person with a legitimate interest as defined in § 20-124.1;
8. A Virginia legislator;
9. An individual required to report child abuse or child neglect under § 63.2-1509; and
10. An attorney for any individual described in subdivisions 1 through 7.
2020, c. 1090.

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