Testing of convicted prostitutes for infections with human immunodeficiency virus.
Norfolk City Code § 29-23.2
in effectSec. 29-23.2. - Testing of convicted prostitutes for infections with human immunodeficiency virus.
(a) As soon as practicable following conviction of any person for violation of section 29-23 or section 29-23.1, such person shall be required to submit to testing for infection with human immunodeficiency virus. The convicted person shall receive counseling from personnel of the department of public health concerning the meaning of the test, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and the transmission and prevention of infection with human immunodeficiency virus.
(b) Tests shall be conducted to confirm any initial positive test result before any test result shall be determined to be positive for infection. The result of such test shall be confidential as provided in section 32.1-36.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and shall be disclosed to the person who is the subject of the test and to the department of health as required by section 32.1-36 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The department shall conduct surveillance and investigation in accordance with the requirements of section 32.1-39 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
(c) The results of the test shall not be admissible in any criminal proceeding related to prostitution.
(d) The cost of the test shall be paid by the city and taxed as part of the cost of such criminal proceedings.
(Ord. No. 38,853, § 1, 7-22-97)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH29OFIS_S29-23.2TECOPRINHUIMVIFetched: 11/1/2026