Center on Aging: Can I be sued?

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Background Information

Starting the Discussion

Screening for Abuse

Mandated Reporting

Safety Planning

References and Resources



		Am I a mandated reporter?
		Key Concepts
		When do I report?
		Where do I report?
		What do I report?
		What can I expect?
		Are reports confidential?
		Can I be sued?
		What if I don’t report?

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Mandated Reporting:Can I be sued?	Can I be sued?

Can I be sued for making a report?

Mandatory reporters have immunity in that a person participating in good faith in reporting, or in a related adult protection investigation or proceeding, is immune from any civil liability that might otherwise result from these actions.

This includes, but is not limited to, any civil liability that might otherwise arise under state or local laws or rules regarding confidentiality of information.

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		UMaine Center on Aging Camden Hall 25 Texas Avenue Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207-262-7920 Fax: 207-262-7921	This module made possible through generous funding from the Maine Health Access Foundation.