Sec. 10. Except for gross misconduct, if:
(1) a guardian ad litem;
(2) a court appointed special advocate;
(3) an employee of a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program;
(4) a volunteer for a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program;
(5) an early intervention advocate; or
(6) an employee of or volunteer for an early intervention advocate or staff member of a preventative program established by the court under section 11 of this chapter;
performs the person's duties in good faith, the person is immune from any civil liability that may occur as a result of that person's performance during the time that the person is acting within the scope of the person's duties.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.183-2011, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures
Chapter 3. Guardians Ad Litem and Court Appointed Special Advocates
31-32-3-2. Persons Ineligible for Appointment
31-32-3-3. Appointment of Child's Attorney as Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
31-32-3-4. Representation by Attorney
31-32-3-5. Court Appointment of Attorney
31-32-3-6. Representation of Best Interests of Child
31-32-3-7. Officers of the Court