Ky. Rev. Stat. § 209.050

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
Section 209.050 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability

Anyone acting upon reasonable cause in the making of any report or investigation or participating in the filing of a petition to obtain injunctive relief or emergency protective services for an adult pursuant to this chapter, including representatives of the cabinet in the reasonable performance of their duties in good faith, and within the scope of their authority, shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report or investigation and such immunity shall apply to those who render protective services in good faith pursuant either to the consent of the adult or to court order.

KRS 209.050

Effective:7/15/1980
Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 372, sec. 9, effective7/15/1980. -- Created 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 157, sec. 6.