Virginia § 63.2-1525 - Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-1525 — Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-1525. Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody
In the case of a petition in the court for removal of custody of a child alleged to have been abused or neglected, competent evidence by a physician that a child is abused or neglected shall constitute prima facie evidence to support such petition.
1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.15; 2002, c. 747.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-1525
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-1525 cover?
Section 63.2-1525 ("Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody") 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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