Immunity from civil liability; presumption of good faith

Ind. Code § 20-33-9-8, under Chapter 9. Reporting Requirements.

Ind. Code § 20-33-9-8

Sec. 8. (a) A person, other than a person who has committed a violation under section 1 of this chapter or a delinquent act that would be a violation under section 1 of this chapter if the violator were an adult, who: (1) makes a report under this chapter in good faith; (2) participates in good faith in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report under this chapter;

(3) employs a person described in subdivision (1) or (2); or (4) supervises a person described in subdivision (1) or (2); is not liable for civil damages or penalties that might otherwise be imposed because of the conduct described in subdivisions (1) through (4). (b) A person described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) is presumed to act in good faith. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12-5.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.