2021 Tennessee Code
Part 4 - Mandatory Child Abuse Reports
§ 37-1-410. Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability for Reporting Abuse — Damages for Employment Change Because of Making Report

IF the report arises from an examination of the child performed by the health care provider in the course of rendering professional care or treatment of the child; OR
IF the health care provider who is highly qualified by experience in the field of child abuse and neglect, as evidenced by special training or credentialing, renders a second opinion at the request of the department or any law enforcement agency, whether or not the health care provider has examined the child, rendered care or treatment, or made the report of harm; THEN
The health care provider shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon:
IF, acting in good faith, the person makes a report of harm, as required by § 37-1-403; THEN
The person shall not be liable in any civil or criminal action that is based solely upon:

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Structure 2021 Tennessee Code

2021 Tennessee Code

Title 37 - Juveniles

Chapter 1 - Juvenile Courts and Proceedings

Part 4 - Mandatory Child Abuse Reports

§ 37-1-401. Part Definitions

§ 37-1-407. Guidelines for Child Safety Training Programs

§ 37-1-410. Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability for Reporting Abuse — Damages for Employment Change Because of Making Report

§ 37-1-411. Evidentiary Privileges Not Applicable to Child Abuse Cases

§ 37-1-413. False Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse or False Accusation That a Child Has Sustained Any Wound, Injury, Disability or Physical or Mental Condition Caused by Brutality, Abuse or Neglect — Penalty