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La. Child. Code art. 736.1

Immunity

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

Any law enforcement officer acting in good faith upon the request of a parent or guardian, exercising due care in the taking into custody a runaway child, or providing assistance thereto, pursuant to the provisions of this Title shall have immunity from any civil liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed because of the report, taking into custody, or assistance provided. The limitation of liability provided by this Article shall not extend to acts constituting negligence, a violation of the law, or a violation of the confidentiality provisions of this Code, including those contained in Article 412.

History

Acts 2001, No. 840, §1; Acts 2017, No. 362, §1.

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legis.la.gov
Retrieved
2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
Content hash
2122809b6cf23767e6e36d3361d5307f1047c4a3520eeb4eaaec81ac66731569
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