Statutes | Coquille Juveile Code Chapter 640 Part 6 ยง 640.110 | 2019

(1) Although any person may report suspected abuse or neglect, a public or private official who has reason to believe that a child with whom the official comes in contact has suffered abuse or observes the child being subjected to conditions or circumstances which reasonably would result in abuse, or that any person with whom the official comes in contact with has abused a child shall report, no later than within 24 hours, the conditions or circumstances to local law enforcement or Social Services.

 

(2) A psychiatrist, psychologist, clergyman or attorney shall not be required to report if such information was obtained under privilege, as such privilege would be defined under legal standards relevant to the person asserting such privilege.

 

(3) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section commits a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $750.00.