Virginia § 63.2-1513 - Knowingly making false reports; penalties
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§ 63.2-1513. Knowingly making false reports; penalties
A. Any person fourteen years of age or older who makes or causes to be made a report of child abuse or neglect pursuant to this chapter that he knows to be false shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any person fourteen years of age or older who has been previously convicted under this subsection and who is subsequently convicted under this subsection shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.
B. The child-protective services records regarding the person who was alleged to have committed abuse or neglect that result from a report for which a conviction is obtained under this section shall be purged immediately by any custodian of such records upon presentation to the custodian of a certified copy of such conviction. After purging the records, the custodian shall notify the person in writing that such records have been purged.
1996, cc. 813, 836, § 63.1-248.5:1.01; 1999, c. 828; 2002, c. 747.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-1513
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-1513 cover?
Section 63.2-1513 ("Knowingly making false reports; penalties") 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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