La. Ch. Code art. 424.10
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 424.10, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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CASA; immunity
Official statutory text
No cause of action shall exist against any CASA volunteer, director, employee, staff, or volunteer who in good faith makes a report, cooperates in an investigation by an agency, or participates in judicial proceedings. Each such person shall have immunity from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. This immunity from liability shall not extend to:
(1) An alleged principal, conspirator, or accessory to an offense involving the abuse or neglect or sexual exploitation of a child.
(2) A person who makes a report known to be false or with reckless disregard for the truth of the report.
(3) The unauthorized divulging of confidential information occasioned by the CASA volunteer's gross fault or gross neglect.
Acts 1999, No. 275, ยง1, eff. July 1, 1999.
(1) An alleged principal, conspirator, or accessory to an offense involving the abuse or neglect or sexual exploitation of a child.
(2) A person who makes a report known to be false or with reckless disregard for the truth of the report.
(3) The unauthorized divulging of confidential information occasioned by the CASA volunteer's gross fault or gross neglect.
Acts 1999, No. 275, ยง1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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