2021 Tennessee Code
Part 4 - Mandatory Child Abuse Reports
§ 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

Any person who either verbally or by written or printed communication knowingly and maliciously reports, or causes, encourages, aids, counsels or procures another to report, a false accusation 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 commits a Class E felony.

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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