West Virginia § 49-2-808 - 49-2-808. Photographs and X rays.

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§ 49-2-808. 49-2-808. Photographs and X rays.

Any person required to report cases of children suspected of being abused and neglected may take or cause to be taken, at public expense, photographs of the areas of trauma visible on a child and, if medically indicated, cause to be performed radiological examinations of the child. Any photographs or X rays taken shall be sent to the appropriate child protective service as soon as possible.

Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does West Virginia Code § 49-2-808 cover?

Section 49-2-808 ("49-2-808. Photographs and X rays.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West 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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