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Board of Psychology
Petition 217
Petition Information
Petition Title Requirement to report recantation of abuse allegations
Date Filed 1/19/2015    [Transmittal Sheet]
Petitioner Gentry Nalley 
Petitioner's Request

Amend section on Standards of Practice to require that a psychologist report to the Court and counsel recantations of abuse allegations by a minor.

 
Agency's Plan

In accordance with Virginia law, the petition has been filed with the Register of Regulations for publication on February 9, 2015 with a request for comment to be received until March 6, 2015.  The petition will also be posted for comment on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov.

At the next meeting after the comment period, which is scheduled for May 19, 2015, the Board will consider the petition and any comment received to decide whether or not to initiate the rule-making process.

 
Comment Period Began 2/9/2015    Ended 3/6/2015
3 comments
Virginia Register Announcement Submitted on 1/19/2015
 
The Virginia Register of Regulations
 
Published on: 2/9/2015     Volume: 31  Issue: 12
Agency Decision Take no action [Transmittal Sheet]    
Response Date 5/20/2015
Decision Publication Date Published on: 6/15/2015     Volume: 31  Issue: 21
Agency Decision Summary

After much discussion, the Board decided not to initiate rulemaking as requested.  Members acknowledged that recantations were a difficult issue and advised that further guidance and education might be useful in assisting licensees with handling such situations.  Since there are so many variables to be considered, the Board felt that current standards allow for flexibility for different situations but also provide sufficient grounds for disciplinary action should there be clear and convincing evidence that a violation of law or regulation has occurred.


Contact Information
Name / Title: Elaine J. Yeatts  / Agency Regulatory Coordinator
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Email Address: elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov
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