Va. Code § 63.2-1606.1
Photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of incapacitated persons; use as evidence
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 63.2 — Welfare (Social Services) · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 63.2-1606.1, Photographs, X-rays and medical imaging of incapacitated persons; use as evidence, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1429232
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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.