Code of Virginia
Chapter 7 - Vital Records
§ 32.1-258. Report of foundling; constitutes birth certificate

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

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