Section 5-626 - Persons reporting abuse of individuals in mental health facilities.
§ 5-626. Persons reporting abuse of individuals in mental health facilities.
(a) In general.- 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) Exception.- This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.
[1990, ch. 546, § 3; 1997, ch. 14, § 9.]