Child Abuse Reporting
What is Maine's Law on Child Abuse Reporting
Subchapter 2 of the Maine Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act addresses reporting of abuse or neglect. 22 MRS §4011-A states, in part, “The following adult persons shall immediately report or cause a report to be made to the department when the person knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected or that a suspicious child death has occurred…” 22 MRS §4012 addresses reporting procedures.
22 MRS §4014 states, in part, “A person, including an agent of the department, participating in good faith in reporting under this subchapter or participating in a related child protection investigation or proceeding, including, but not limited to, a multidisciplinary team, out-of-home abuse investigating team or other investigating or treatment team, or a related law enforcement investigation or criminal justice proceeding is immune from any criminal or civil liability for the act of reporting or participating in the investigation or proceeding.”
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