Mississippi § 43-21-355 - Immunity for reporting information.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-21-355 — Immunity for reporting information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-21-355. Immunity for reporting information.
Any attorney, physician, dentist, intern, resident, nurse, psychologist, social worker, family protection worker, family protection specialist, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement officer, school attendance officer, public school district employee, nonpublic school employee, licensed professional counselor or any other person participating in the making of a required report pursuant to Section 43-21-353 or participating in the judicial proceeding resulting therefrom shall be presumed to be acting in good faith. Any person or institution reporting in good faith shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-21-355
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-21-355 cover?
Section 43-21-355 ("Immunity for reporting information.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi § 43-21-355?
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