Va. Code § 37.2-427

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 37.2-427 - Mistreatment of individuals receiving services in hospital or training center

It shall be unlawful for any officer or employee of any hospital or training center or other person to maltreat or misuse any individual who is receiving services in any hospital or training center or who is on a day pass, family visit, or trial visit from a hospital or training center. Any officer or employee of any hospital or training center or other person who maltreats or misuses any individual who is receiving services in any hospital or training center or who is on a day pass, family visit, or trial visit from a hospital or training center is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Va. Code § 37.2-427

Code 1950, § 37-16; 1950, p. 901; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-150; 2005, c. 716; 2012, cc. 476, 507.

Amended by Acts 2012, § cc. 476,507.

Amended by Acts 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-150.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 901.