TCA 37-1-613
Immunity from civil or criminal liability
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What does this charge mean?
Anyone who reports suspected child sexual abuse is protected from being sued or criminally prosecuted for making the report, as long as they act in good faith; this same protection applies to other people and organizations that participate in good faith in actions required or authorized by these laws.
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Any person making a report of child sexual abuse shall be afforded the same immunity and shall have the same remedies as provided by § 37-1-410 for other persons reporting harm to a child. Any other person, official or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by this part shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise result by reason of such action.
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TCA Section37-1-613