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.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 63.2-1525

  • Court: means the juvenile and domestic relations district court of the county or city. See Virginia Code 63.2-1501
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.15; 2002, c. 747.