# Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1516.01: Investigation procedures involving person who is the subject of complaint

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## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1516.01
- **Heading:** Investigation procedures involving person who is the subject of complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 63.2 / Subtitle III / Chapter 15 / Article 4 / Section 63.2-1516.01

## Text

The local department shall, at the initial time of contact with the person subject to a child abuse and neglect investigation, advise such person of the complaints or allegations made against the person, in a manner that is consistent with laws protecting the rights of the person making the report or complaint. In cases where a child is alleged to have been abused or neglected by a teacher, principal or other person employed by a local school board or employed in a school operated by the Commonwealth, in the course of such employment in a nonresidential setting, the provisions of § 63.2-1516.1 shall also apply.

2004, cc. 93 , 233 .

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