Arkansas Law

§ 5-28-215. Immunity for investigation participants.

(a) Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in the making of a report, the taking of photographs, or the removal of an abused adult pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from liability and suit for damages, civil or criminal, that otherwise might result by reason of such actions.

(b) The good faith of any person required to report cases of adult abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect shall be presumed.

History. Acts 1983, No. 452, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 59-1311; Acts 1991, No. 542, § 1; 1995, No. 1338, § 2.