California § 11166.05 - Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a chil

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 11166.05 — Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a chil, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 11166.05. Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a chil

Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a child is suffering serious emotional damage or is at a substantial risk of suffering serious emotional damage, evidenced by states of being or behavior, including, but not limited to, severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or untoward aggressive behavior toward self or others, may make a report to an agency specified in Section 11165.9.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11166.05

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11166.05 cover?

Section 11166.05 ("Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that a chil") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 11166.05?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 11166.05 apply to my situation?

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