Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-11-4 (2026)

Immunity from liability

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Any person participating in good faith in making a report pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1987–1995 · leading case: Wojcik v. Town of North Smithfield, 874 F. Supp. 508 (D.R.I. 1995).

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Wojcik v. Town of North Smithfield, 874 F. Supp. 508 (D.R.I. 1995). · cites it 8× “First, he considered defendants’ motion for summary judgment as to the state law counts, based on their argument that they were immune from the state law causes of action under R.I. Gen Laws § 40-11-4. Judge Lovegreen denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment, since §…”

Curtis v. State Dep't for Child. & Their Families, 522 A.2d 203 (R.I. 1987). “1956 (1977 Reenactment) § 40-11-4 provides immunity from civil or criminal liability to any person who participates in good faith in making a report pursuant to the chapter.”

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