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§ 63.2-1525 — Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody

Virginia § 63.2-1525
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 63.2WELFARE (SOCIAL SERVICES)
Subtitle IIISOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Ch. 15CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Art. 4PROCEDURES

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Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1525 (2026).

Text

In the case of a petition in the court for removal of custody of a child alleged to have been abused or neglected, competent evidence by a physician that a child is abused or neglected shall constitute prima facie evidence to support such petition.

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Legislative History

1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.15; 2002, c. 747.

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