Article 4 Procedures

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §63.2-1516 Tape recording child abuse investigations
  • §63.2-1516.01 Investigation procedures involving person who is the subject of complaint
  • §63.2-1516.1 Investigation procedures when school employee is subject of the complaint or report; release of information in joint investigations
  • §63.2-1517 Authority to take child into custody
  • §63.2-1518 Authority to talk to child or sibling
  • §63.2-1519 Physician-patient and spousal privileges inapplicable
  • §63.2-1520 Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence
  • §63.2-1521 Testimony by child using two-way closed-circuit television
  • §63.2-1522 Admission of evidence of sexual acts with children
  • §63.2-1523 Use of videotaped statements of complaining witnesses as evidence
  • §63.2-1524 Court may order certain examinations
  • §63.2-1525 Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody
  • §63.2-1526 Appeals of certain actions of local departments