CODE OF VIRGINIA

PHOTOGRAPHS, X-RAYS AND MEDICAL IMAGING OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS; USE AS
EVIDENCE (§ 63.2-1606.1)

In any case of suspected abuse of an incapacitated person, photographs, X-rays
and appropriate medical imaging of such incapacitated person may be taken as a
part of the medical evaluation without the consent of the person responsible for
the incapacitated person. Such images shall not be used in lieu of medical
evaluation.Such photographs, X-rays and medical imaging may be introduced into
evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding. The court receiving such evidence
may impose such restrictions as to the confidentiality of photographs, X-rays
and medical imaging of any incapacitated person as it deems appropriate.

HISTORY: 2013, cc. 442, 464.