CHINS – Child(ren) In Need Of Supervision
CHINS (Supervision) (16.1-278.5)
In cases of children in need of supervision, the judge can order the following remedies:
1. Any of the remedies permitted in the case of a child found to be in need of services;
2. Place the child on probation under with conditions (such as suspension of the child’s driver’s license).
3. Order the child and/or his parent to participate in such programs, cooperate in treatment.
4. Require the child to participate in a public service project.
5. In cases where the judge finds that a parent has violated the laws requiring compulsory school attendance, the judge may order the parent to participate in programs, cooperate in treatment, or abide by rules that the judge specifies.




