Which statement about immunity for reporting is true?

• A. They are immune from civil liability only.
• B. They are generally immune from civil and criminal liability.
• C. They are immune from criminal liability only.
• D. They have no immunity.

Answer: (B)

Immunity for reporting protects people who report suspected child abuse or neglect in good faith, so they’re not punished for making a report. When someone reasonably believes a child is at risk and reports it to the appropriate agency, they are generally immune from civil and criminal liability for that report. This shield helps ensure quick, truthful reporting without fear of legal trouble, even if the investigation doesn’t prove abuse later. The protection applies as long as the report is made in good faith and not with knowledge that it’s false or with reckless disregard for the truth. It does not apply to false reports made with malice or knowingly false information.