Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 14-3-209 (2026)

Immunity from liability.

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Any person, official, institution or agency participating in
good faith in any act required or permitted by W.S. 14-3-201
through 14-3-215 is immune from any civil or criminal liability
that might otherwise result by reason of the action. For the
purpose of any civil or criminal proceeding, the good faith of
any person, official or institution participating in any act
permitted or required by W.S. 14-3-201 through 14-3-215 shall be
presumed.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases, 1992–2015 · leading case: May v. Se. Wyoming Mental Health Ctr., 866 P.2d 732 (Wyo. 1993).

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May v. Se. Wyoming Mental Health Ctr., 866 P.2d 732 (Wyo. 1993). · cites it 15× “Wyo.Stat. § 14-3-209 (1986). SUMMARY JUDGMENTS As indicated in more detail earlier in reciting the facts of this case, Ardith “Dar-dee” Ervin (formerly Toland), was a social worker for Southeast Wyoming Mental Health Center (Mental Health Center).”

Thomas v. Sumner, 2015 WY 7 (Wyo. 2015). · cites it 11× “§ 14-8-205 (a) (LexisNexis 2013), and consequently she was entitled to the "broad" immunity protections of Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-3-209 (LexisNexis 2018).”

Elmore v. Van Horn, 844 P.2d 1078 (Wyo. 1992). · cites it 7× “14-3-205 and W.S. 14-3-209 for reporting child abuse. Appellees also argued, inter alia, that summary judgment should be granted because they had witness immunity regarding the affidavit.”

Hall v. State, 851 P.2d 1262 (Wyo. 1993). · cites it 4× “Wyo.Stat. § 14-3-209 (1986) encompasses a general grant of immunity for certain witnesses who furnish evidence of child abuse or neglect.”

Rite Aid Corp. v. Hagley, 824 A.2d 107 (Md. 2003). “2d at 1083 (“We hold that W.S. 14-3-209 provides immunity, though negligence may be involved in reporting, for the report may still be made in good faith.”

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