63.2-1520 - Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence. - Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-1520. Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence.

In any case of suspected child abuse, photographs and X-rays of the child maybe taken without the consent of the parent or other person responsible forsuch child as a part of the medical evaluation. Photographs of the child mayalso be taken without the consent of the parent or other person responsiblefor such child as a part of the investigation or family assessment of thecase by the local department or the court; however, such photographs shallnot be used in lieu of medical evaluation. Such photographs and X-rays may beintroduced into evidence in any subsequent proceeding.

The court receiving such evidence may impose such restrictions as to theconfidentiality of photographs of any minor as it deems appropriate.

(1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.13; 1978, c. 553; 2000, c. 500; 2002, c. 747.)