Virginia HB1222 mandates that interviews related to child abuse and neglect be audio or video recorded by local departments.
Virginia HB1222 requires local departments to record interviews conducted as part of child abuse and neglect investigations. These interviews must be audio or video recorded, and the recordings must be securely stored. The bill also allows individuals suspected of abuse or neglect to record their own communications with child-protective services personnel, provided all parties are aware of the recording. Failure to record an interview does not affect the admissibility of voluntary statements in legal proceedings.
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