Legal Penalties

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  • Class A misdemeanor, which can result in a penalty of up to a year in jail, a fine of $1,000.00, or both.
  • Additionally, failing to report may result in a lawsuit in Civil Court for monetary damages for any harm caused by the mandated reporters FAILURE TO MAKE the report to the SCR, including wrongful death suits.
  • Mandated Reporters MUST call the SCR to ensure immunity and to be protected from criminal and civil liability. If the mandated reporter calls the local county department of social services office or a law enforcement official, then that mandated reporter HAS NOT fulfilled their legal duty to report to the SCR.