Mandated Reporters

Mandated Reporters

Mandated Reporters Legal Definition

Mandated Reporters in Connecticut

Child abuse and neglect

Any physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of chapter 370, any resident physician or intern in any hospital in this state, whether or not so licensed, any registered nurse, school principal, school guidance counselor, school paraprofessional, school coach, social worker, police officer, juvenile or adult probation officer, juvenile or adult parole officer, member of the clergy, pharmacist, physical therapist, optometrist, chiropractor, podiatrist, licensed practical nurse, medical examiner, dentist, dental hygienist, psychologist, coach of intramural or interscholastic athletics, school superintendent, school teacher, mental health professional or physician assistant, any person who is a licensed or certified emergency medical services provider, any person who is a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor, any person who is a licensed marital and family (see Family Law in Connecticut) therapist, any person who is a sexual assault counselor or a battered women’s counselor as defined in section 52-146k, any person who is a licensed professional counselor, any person who is a licensed foster parent, any person paid to care for a child in any public or private facility, child day care center, group day care home or family (see Family Law in Connecticut) day care home licensed by the state, any employee of the Department of Children and Families, any employee of the Department of Public Health who is responsible for the licensing of child day care centers, group day care homes, family (see Family Law in Connecticut) day care homes or youth camps, the Child Advocate and any employee of the Office of the Child Advocate and any family (see Family Law in Connecticut) relations counselor, family (see Family Law in Connecticut) relations counselor trainee or family (see Family Law in Connecticut) services supervisor employed by the Judicial Department. General Statutes of Connecticut (U.S.) § 17a-101(b) (2013).

Note: Definition based in the Connecticut Judicial Branch Family Glossary


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