32.1-57 - Examination, testing and treatment; failure to comply with order of examination. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-57. Examination, testing and treatment; failure to comply with orderof examination.

A. A local health director may require any person suspected of being infectedwith any venereal disease to submit to examination, testing and treatment ifnecessary.

B. If any such person refuses to submit to an examination, testing ortreatment or to continue treatment until found to be cured by proper test,the local health director may apply to the appropriate circuit court for anorder compelling such examination, testing or treatment. Any person willfullyfailing to comply with such order shall be punishable as for contempt ofcourt.

C. If a person infected with venereal disease is required by the local healthdirector to receive treatment therefor and such person receives suchtreatment from the local health department, no fee shall be charged.

(Code 1950, § 32-93; 1979, c. 711; 1988, c. 399.)