Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8334563.2-1525Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody2025Welfare (Social Services)Social Services ProgramsChild Abuse and NeglectProcedures
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.