J.S. v. Berla

OPINION

VANMETER, JUDGE:

Generally speaking, a psychologist appointed by the court to conduct a custody evaluation is immune from civil and criminal liability for verbal statements made to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“Cabinet”) and for written statements submitted to the court through a final report. The issue presented on appeal is whether the Oldham Circuit Court erred in ruling that Katherine Berla was entitled to immunity under the facts of this ease. We find that the family court did not err, and therefore affirm.

I. Facts and Procedure

Berla was appointed by the Oldham…