West Virginia § 49-2-810 Immunity from liability

West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-2-810 — Immunity from liability

West Virginia § 49-2-810

Ch. 49CHILD WELFARE

Art. 2STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN

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W. Va. Code § 49-2-810 (2026).

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Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act permitted or required by this article is immune from any civil or criminal liability that otherwise might result by reason of those actions, including individuals making good faith reports of suspected or known instances of child abuse or neglect, or who otherwise provide information or assistance, including medical evaluations or consultations, in connection with a report, investigation or legal intervention pursuant to a good faith report of child abuse or neglect.

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Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act permitted or required by this article is immune from any civil or criminal liability that otherwise might result by reason of those actions, including individuals making good faith reports of suspected or known instances of child abuse or neglect, or who otherwise provide information or assistance, including medical evaluations or consultations, in connection with a report, investigation or legal intervention pursuant to a good faith report of child abuse or neglect.