6VAC35-150-540. Child abuse and neglect.
When there is a reason to suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child, the program or service provider shall report the matter immediately to the local department of social services as required by Article 2 (§ 63.2-1508 et seq.) of Title 63.2 of the Code of Virginia and shall be documented in the juvenile's record.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-233, 16.1-309.9 and 66-10 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 14, Issue 2, eff. November 12, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 24, eff. October 1, 2002; Volume 27, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2011.
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