Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 6. Criminal Justice and Corrections |
Agency 20. Department of Criminal Justice Services |
Chapter 160. Regulations Relating to the Court-Appointed Specialadvocate Program (CASA) |
Section 90. Qualifications
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Part IV. Qualifications of Volunteers
A. CASA volunteers shall be at least 21 years of age.
B. CASA volunteers shall have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to prepare court reports and to provide testimony.
C. CASA volunteers shall possess mature judgment, a high degree of responsibility and sufficient time to assist in advocating for the best interests of the child.
D. CASA volunteers shall be able to relate to persons of different cultures, ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR240-04-3 § 4.1, eff. July 1, 1992; amended, Volume 14, Issue 05, eff. December 24, 1997.