63.2-1525 - Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody.

§ 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 childalleged to have been abused or neglected, competent evidence by a physicianthat a child is abused or neglected shall constitute prima facie evidence tosupport such petition.

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