Sec. 5.
Except for records available under section 7(1)(a), (b), and (n), the identity of a reporting person is confidential subject to disclosure only with the consent of that person or by judicial process. A person acting in good faith who makes a report, cooperates in an investigation, or assists in any other requirement of this act is immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred by that action. A person making a report or assisting in any other requirement of this act is presumed to have acted in good faith. This immunity from civil or criminal liability extends only to acts done according to this act and does not extend to a negligent act that causes personal injury or death or to the malpractice of a physician that results in personal injury or death.
History: 1975, Act 238, Eff. Oct. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 372, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 393, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 1994 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 428, Eff. Apr. 1, 1999 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 563, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 66, Eff. Nov. 1, 2022
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 238 of 1975 - Child Protection Law (722.621 - 722.638)
Section 722.621 - Short Title.
Section 722.622 - Definitions.
Section 722.624 - Persons Permitted to Report Child Abuse or Neglect.
Section 722.627e - Release of Information by Director; Prohibitions.
Section 722.627g - Release of Information by Director; Individuals to Be Notified; Wyatt's Law.
Section 722.627h - Appeal of Director's Decision.
Section 722.627i - Fee; Federal Assurances and Waivers.
Section 722.628b - Referral of Case to Prosecuting Attorney; Review.
Section 722.628c - Interview With Child.
Section 722.628d - Categories and Departmental Response.
Section 722.628e - Investigation Checklist.
Section 722.629a - Annual Report.
Section 722.630 - Lawyer-Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 722.631 - Privileged Communications.
Section 722.632 - Report to Law Enforcement Officials or Probate Court.
Section 722.632a - Investigations by Hospital, School, or Other Agency.
Section 722.634 - Religious Beliefs.
Section 722.635 - Repeal of MCL 722.571 to 722.575.
Section 722.636 - Effective Date.
Section 722.637 - Submission of Petition for Authorization Under MCL 712a.2; Exception.