Except as otherwise provided in these rules all information provided with respect to any referral, investigation, monitoring or follow-up under these rules shall be privileged. The executive director, board members, employees, and agents, including, but not limited to, referring third-parties under Rule 6 and volunteers acting on behalf of WVJLAP under Rule 4, shall be absolutely immune from civil suit in the same manner as members of the judiciary in this state for any conduct undertaken on behalf of the WVJLAP.
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Rule 8. Privilege and Immunity
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