# Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1520: Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C15_A4_S63.2-1520

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1520
- **Heading:** Photographs and X-rays of child; use as evidence
- **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 63.2-1520

## Text

In any case of suspected child abuse, photographs and X-rays of the child may be taken without the consent of the parent or other person responsible for such child as a part of the medical evaluation. Photographs of the child may also be taken without the consent of the parent or other person responsible for such child as a part of the investigation or family assessment of the case by the local department or the court; however, such photographs shall not be used in lieu of medical evaluation. Such photographs and X-rays may be introduced into evidence in any subsequent proceeding.

The court receiving such evidence may impose such restrictions as to the confidentiality 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 .

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