Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10A, § 1-2-101; Tit. 21, § 1021.4
Mandatory reporters include the following:
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10A, § 1-2-101
Every person having reason to believe that a child younger than age 18 is a victim of abuse or neglect shall report the matter immediately to the Department of Human Services. Reports shall be made to the hotline. Any allegation of abuse or neglect reported in any manner to a county office shall immediately be referred to the hotline by the department.
Every school employee who has reason to believe that a student under age 18 is a victim of abuse or neglect shall report the matter immediately to the department and local law enforcement. Reports to the department shall be made to the hotline. Any allegation of abuse or neglect reported in any manner to a county office shall immediately be referred to the hotline by the department. Every school employee who has reason to believe that a student age 18 or older is a victim of abuse or neglect shall report the matter immediately to local law enforcement.
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10A, § 1-2-101
Every physician, surgeon, other health-care professional, or midwife making a report of abuse or neglect or examining a child to determine the likelihood of abuse or neglect and every hospital or related institution in which the child was examined or treated shall provide, upon request, copies of the results of the examination; copies of the examination on which the report was based; and any other clinical notes, x-rays, photographs, and other previous or current records relevant to the case to law enforcement officers conducting a criminal investigation into the case and to employees of the department conducting an investigation of alleged abuse or neglect in the case.
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 10A, § 1-2-101(B)(4); (C)
Any employer, supervisor, or administrator who discharges, discriminates, or retaliates against the employee or other person shall be liable for damages, costs, and attorney fees.
Any person who knowingly and willfully fails to promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect or who interferes with the prompt reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect may be reported to local law enforcement for criminal investigation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.