Section YAE.11.10 — Civil Violation And Penalty For A Report Made In Bad Faith.

Any person who makes a report of suspected abuse, neglect or self-neglect, or exploitation knowing it to be false is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000. The Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Court shall assess the penalty only after petition by Tribal Prosecutor, notice, an opportunity for hearing, and a determination by clear and convincing evidence that the person making the report knew the report to be false. Any person making a false report is subject to any civil suit for damages brought by or on behalf of the person(s) named as suspected abusers in the false report.