Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 6908
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 33 Sec. 6908
- Abuse: means :
- Adult: means any individual who is 18 years of age or older. See
- Exploitation: means :
- Neglect: means purposeful, knowing, or reckless failure or omission by a caregiver that has resulted in, or could be expected to result in, physical or psychological harm, including a failure or omission to:
- Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See
- Report: means the statements provided to Adult Protective Services from a reporter alleging that a vulnerable adult has been abused, neglected, or exploited. See
§ 6908. Immunity from liability
Any person who in good faith makes a report under section 6904 of this title alleging abuse, neglect, or exploitation shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, for making the report. Nothing in this section grants civil or criminal immunity to any person suspected of having abused, neglected, or exploited a vulnerable adult. (Added 1985, No. 78, § 8; amended 2001, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. June 13, 2002.)