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.
Prima facie evidence for removal of child custody
Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1525, under Chapter 15. Child Abuse and Neglect..
Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1525