Immunity for Persons Who Report Child Abuse and Neglect - Virginia
Date: January 2023
Immunity for Making Reports
Citation: Ann. Code § 63.2-1512
Any person who makes a report or complaint pursuant to the reporting laws shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability in connection with making the report.
Additional Provisions of Immunity
Citation: Ann. Code § 63.2-1512
Any person who takes a child into custody pursuant to law or participates in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability in connection with the action.
Limitations to Immunity
Citation: Ann. Code § 63.2-1512
A person will not be provided immunity if it is proven that such person acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.