Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 13 Juvenile Courts And Juvenile Offenders - Section 13.32A.070 Immunity from liability for law enforcement officer and person with whom child is placed

§ 13.32A.070. Immunity from liability for law enforcement officer and person with whom child is placed

(1) A law enforcement officer acting in good faith pursuant to this chapter is immune from civil or criminal liability for such action.

(2) A person with whom a child is placed pursuant to this chapter and who acts reasonably and in good faith is immune from civil or criminal liability for the act of receiving the child. The immunity does not release the person from liability under any other law.

[1996 c 133 § 13; 1995 c 312 § 8; 1986 c 288 § 2; 1981 c 298 § 5; 1979 c 155 § 21.]

Notes:
     Findings -- Short title -- Intent -- Construction -- 1996 c 133: See notes following RCW 13.32A.197.

     Short title -- 1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.

     Severability -- 1986 c 288: See note following RCW 13.32A.050.

     Severability -- 1981 c 298: See note following RCW 13.32A.040.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 c 155: See notes following RCW 13.04.011.

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