63.2-1512 - Immunity of person making report, etc., from liability. - Virginia Statutes

§ 63.2-1512. Immunity of person making report, etc., from liability.

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 whoparticipates in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom shall be immunefrom any civil or criminal liability in connection therewith, unless it isproven that such person acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.

(1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.5; 1988, c. 686; 2002, c. 747.)