Evaluator Immunity Legislation introduced last Monday would make it more difficult for dissatisfied parties in child-custody cases to sue mental health professionals appointed by judges to help resolve custody and visitation issues.
The bill, A-3465, would require a party to proffer clear and convincing evidence that the professional engaged in intentional misconduct or acted recklessly or in a grossly negligent manner. Under its aegis would be psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and other licensed professionals, whether they act as custody evaluators, therapists, mediators, parent coordinators, parent educators or case managers.
