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Message ID: 9508
Date: 2013-12-10

Author:Bruce Borkosky

Subject:Re: immunity and the making of child maltreatment reports across state lines

Sounds to me like this is a jurisdictional question: - if you are not licensed in state B, can the state B BOP discipline you? - if you are not a resident of state B, can you be sued in state B? Seems to me that the action, if any, would have to be via federal court BB On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Joe Scroppo, Ph.D. > wrote: Wise colleagues, I am seeking any and all information regarding the status of a reporter’s immunity when : a) the reporter is located in State A, as is the alleged victim; and b) the alleged perpetrator and the alleged act of child maltreatment occurred in State B. Suppose the reporter, who resides in State A, calls up the CPS in State B and makes a report. Does the immunity statute of State B extend to the reporter? More generally, I am very interested in the issue of cross-jurisdictional making of child-maltreatment reports. Any information, especially articles or citations to policies, would be much appreciated. Thanks. Joe Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Licensed Psychologist Attorney & Counselor at Law 609 Peninsula Boulevard, Woodmere, NY 11598 999 Central Avenue--Suite 102, Woodmere, NY 11598 Voice: (516) 791-1438 ; Fax: (800) 441-9772 ; E-mail: scroppo@optonline.net “The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, assumes personal responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring and keeps out of it. Without this hidden conspiracy of good will, society would not endure an hour.” Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982)—American poet. Warning: The information contained in this electronic mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication, may be protected by the work product doctrine, and may be subject to a protective order. As such, this message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, this electronic communication was delivered to you in error, and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Dr. Scroppo immediately by telephone and e-mail, and destroy any and all copies of this message in your possession (whether hard copies or electronically stored copies). Although this e-mail may provide information concerning legal issues, such information is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. This e-mail does not constitute the rendering of legal services or advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and Dr. Joe Scroppo. Dr. Scroppo assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction resulting from the content of this e-mail. -- Bruce G. Borkosky, Psy.D. PA 1800 Lakeview Drive Sebring, FL 33870 863-386-0276 800-919-9008 Fax 813-200-8450 ForensicPsychologist@outlook.com www.fl-forensic.com www.psyris.com/bruceborkosky www.bruceborkosky.com This communication is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please communicate the error immediately, and delete all copies.

Sounds to me like this is a jurisdictional question: - if you are not licensed in state B, can the state B BOP discipline you? - if you are not a resident of state B, can you be sued in state B? Seems to me that the action, if any, would have to be via federal court BB On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Joe Scroppo, Ph.D. > wrote: Wise colleagues, I am seeking any and all information regarding the status of a reporter’s immunity when : a) the reporter is located in State A, as is the alleged victim; and b) the alleged perpetrator and the alleged act of child maltreatment occurred in State B. Suppose the reporter, who resides in State A, calls up the CPS in State B and makes a report. Does the immunity statute of State B extend to the reporter? More generally, I am very interested in the issue of cross-jurisdictional making of child-maltreatment reports. Any information, especially articles or citations to policies, would be much appreciated. Thanks. Joe Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Licensed Psychologist Attorney & Counselor at Law 609 Peninsula Boulevard, Woodmere, NY 11598 999 Central Avenue--Suite 102, Woodmere, NY 11598 Voice: (516) 791-1438 ; Fax: (800) 441-9772 ; E-mail: scroppooptonline.net “The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, assumes personal responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring and keeps out of it. Without this hidden conspiracy of good will, society would not endure an hour.” Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982)—American poet. Warning: The information contained in this electronic mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication, may be protected by the work product doctrine, and may be subject to a protective order. As such, this message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, this electronic communication was delivered to you in error, and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify Dr. Scroppo immediately by telephone and e-mail, and destroy any and all copies of this message in your possession (whether hard copies or electronically stored copies). Although this e-mail may provide information concerning legal issues, such information is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. This e-mail does not constitute the rendering of legal services or advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and Dr. Joe Scroppo. Dr. Scroppo assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction resulting from the content of this e-mail. -- Bruce G. Borkosky, Psy.D. PA 1800 Lakeview Drive Sebring, FL 33870 863-386-0276 800-919-9008 Fax 813-200-8450 ForensicPsychologistoutlook.com www.fl-forensic.com www.psyris.com/bruceborkosky www.bruceborkosky.com This communication is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please communicate the error immediately, and delete all copies.