Code Section
43-21-353; 43-21-105
What Constitutes Abuse
Sexual abuse or exploitation, emotional abuse, mental injury, nonaccidental physical injury, maltreatment
Mandatory Reporting Required By
Attorney, physician, dentist, nurse, psychologist, social worker, child caregiver, minister, law enforcement officer, school employee, or any other person
Basis of Report of Abuse/Neglect
Reasonable cause to suspect that a child is neglected or abused
To Whom Reported
Department of Human Services
Penalty for Failure to Report or False Reporting
Willful violation: up to $5,000 fine and/or up to 1 year jail