Virginia § 63.2-1518 - Authority to talk to child or sibling
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-1518 — Authority to talk to child or sibling, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-1518. Authority to talk to child or sibling
Any person required to make a report or conduct an investigation or family assessment, pursuant to this chapter may talk to any child suspected of being abused or neglected or to any of his siblings without consent of and outside the presence of his parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person standing in loco parentis, or school personnel.
1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.10; 1979, c. 453; 1986, c. 308; 2000, c. 500; 2002, c. 747.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-1518
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-1518 cover?
Section 63.2-1518 ("Authority to talk to child or sibling") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 63.2-1518?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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