Virginia Code 63.2-1512: Immunity of person making report, etc., from liability.
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Any person making a report pursuant to § 63.2-1509, a complaint pursuant to § 63.2-1510, or who takes a child into custody pursuant to § 63.2-1517, or who participates in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability in connection therewith, unless it is proven that such person acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 63.2-1512
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.5; 1988, c. 686; 2002, c. 747.