# Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1512: (Effective July 1, 2027) Immunity of person making report, etc., from liability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T63.2_SIII_C15_A2_S63.2-1512

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-1512
- **Heading:** (Effective July 1, 2027) Immunity of person making report, etc., from liability
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 63.2 / Subtitle III / Chapter 15 / Article 2 / Section 63.2-1512

## Text

Any person making a report pursuant to § 63.2-1509 , or who takes a child into custody pursuant to § 63.2-1517 , or who participates in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability in connection therewith, unless it is proven that such person acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.

1975, c. 341, § 63.1-248.5; 1988, c. 686; 2002, c. 747 ; 2026, cc. 865 , 900 .

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