Virginia legal term
Treating physician in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Treating physician” 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 “Treating physician” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Treating physician" means a physician who is providing or has previously provided medical treatment or evaluation to and has or previously had an ongoing treatment relationship with the person. (Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.1)
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