Any person required or permitted to report pursuant to this chapter or who participates in judicial proceedings resulting therefrom, acting in good faith, shall be immune from civil and criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such actions. In all such civil or criminal proceedings good faith shall be rebuttably presumed.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 416, Section 4.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 38 - Investigation Of Health Facilities By Ombudsman
Section 43-38-10. Facility defined.
Section 43-38-30. Cooperation of departments, officers, and agencies required.
Section 43-38-50. Exception as to County Homes.
Section 43-38-60. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program to designate entities under Older American Act.