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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 14. Any person acting in good faith who:
(1) makes or causes to be made a report of neglect, a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2, or exploitation under this chapter concerning an endangered adult or person of any age who has a mental or physical disability;
(2) makes or causes to be made photographs or x-rays of a victim of suspected neglect or a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2 of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older; or
(3) participates in any official proceeding or a proceeding resulting from a report of neglect, a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2, or exploitation of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older relating to the subject matter of that report;
is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed because of these actions. However, this section does not apply to a person accused of neglect, a battery offense, or exploitation of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-46-1-14 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-46-1-14/
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