Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 5-631

Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings

§ 5-631.

      (a)      A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:

            (1)      Making a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

            (2)      Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article;

            (3)      Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health - General Article; or

            (4)      Participating in transferring, suspending, or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under § 19-347 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.



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