LAC 48:I.17117. Immunity

A. Under the provision of R.S. 15:1504.B, no cause of action shall exist against: 1. any person who, in good faith, makes a report, cooperates in an investigation by an agency, or participates in judicial proceedings; 2. any DHH Protective Services staff who, in good faith, conducts an investigation or makes an investigative judgment or disposition; 3. the persons listed in Items 1 and 2 of this Section shall have immunity from civil or criminal liability that otherwise might be imposed or incurred. B. This immunity shall not extend to: 1. any alleged principal, conspirator, or accessory to an offense involving the abuse or neglect of the individual; 2. any person who makes a report known to be false or with reckless disregard for the truth of the report; 3. any person charged with direct or constructive contempt of court, any act of perjury as defined in Subpart C of Part VII of the Louisiana Criminal Code or any offense affecting judicial functions and public records as defined in Subpart D of Part VII of the Louisiana Criminal Code.