2014 Delaware Code
Title 31 - Welfare
CHAPTER 39. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
§ 3910. Duty to report

(a) Any person having reasonable cause to believe that an adult person is impaired or incapacitated as defined in § 3902 of this title and is in need of protective services as defined in § 3904 of this title shall report such information to the Department of Health and Social Services.

(b) Upon receipt of a report, the Department shall make a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine whether the person named is in need of protective services and what services are needed, unless the Department determines that the report is frivolous or is without a factual basis. The evaluation may include a visit to the person and consultation with others having knowledge of the facts of the particular case. If outside professional assistance is required in order for a caseworker to complete an evaluation, the Department may contract with professionals in order to provide such services.

(c) Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal that might otherwise exist and such immunity shall extend to participation in any judicial proceedings resulting from such report.

63 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1; 66 Del. Laws, c. 49, §§ 5-7; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 371.;