Virginia § 20-178 - Standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting not affected
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§ 20-178. Standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting not affected
This chapter does not affect the professional responsibility obligations and standards applicable to a lawyer or other licensed professional or the obligation of a person to report abuse or neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of a child or adult under the laws of the Commonwealth.
2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 346.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-178
What does Code of Virginia § 20-178 cover?
Section 20-178 ("Standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting not affected") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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