2014 Virginia Code
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
§ 63.2-1606.1. Photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of incapacitated persons; use as evidence
In any case of suspected abuse of an incapacitated person, photographs, X-rays and appropriate medical imaging of such incapacitated person may be taken as a part of the medical evaluation without the consent of the person responsible for the incapacitated person. Such images shall not be used in lieu of medical evaluation.
Such photographs, X-rays and medical imaging may be introduced into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. The court receiving such evidence may impose such restrictions as to the confidentiality of photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of any incapacitated person as it deems appropriate.
2013, cc. 442, 464.
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