Virginia legal term
Health care provider in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Health care provider” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Health care provider” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Health care provider" means a health care provider as defined in § 8.01-581.1 that provides forensic medical examinations to victims of sexual assault. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.5)
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