§ 40-11-4. Immunity from liability.
Any person participating in good faith in making a report pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report.
History of Section.P.L. 1976, ch. 91, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-11 - Abused and Neglected Children
Section 40-11-2. - Definitions.
Section 40-11-3. - Duty to report — Deprivation of nutrition or medical treatment.
Section 40-11-3.1. - Duty to report death of child due to child abuse or neglect.
Section 40-11-3.2. - False reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Section 40-11-3.3. - Duty to report — Sexual abuse of a child in an educational program.
Section 40-11-4. - Immunity from liability.
Section 40-11-5. - Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer.
Section 40-11-6. - Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect.
Section 40-11-6.1. - Penalty for failure to report or perform required act.
Section 40-11-7.1. - Family court proceedings.
Section 40-11-7.2. - Evidence.
Section 40-11-7.3. - Mediation of child protection matters.
Section 40-11-8. - Injury control unit.
Section 40-11-9. - Duties of law enforcement agency.
Section 40-11-10. - Use of physician’s report for petition for removal.
Section 40-11-11. - Abrogation of privileged communications.
Section 40-11-12. - Award of custody.
Section 40-11-12.1. - Family court review.
Section 40-11-12.2. - Permanency plan — Order of court.
Section 40-11-12.3. - Guardianship subsidy.
Section 40-11-12.4. - Restraining orders.
Section 40-11-13. - Confidentiality of reports and records — Penalty for disclosure.
Section 40-11-13.1. - Destruction of reports and records.
Section 40-11-14. - Right to representation in court proceedings.
Section 40-11-15. - Religious practices.
Section 40-11-16. - Severability.
Section 40-11-17. - Shaken-baby syndrome prevention initiative.
Section 40-11-18. - Children’s advocacy centers — Services — Requirements.