§ 5-626. Persons reporting abuse of individuals in mental health facilities

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-626 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:

(1)    Making a report under § 10-705 of the Health - General Article;

(2)    Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 10-705 of the Health - General Article; or

(3)    Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 10-705 of the Health - General Article.

(b)    This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.