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2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 7 - Child Abuse and Neglect
§ 5-708. Immunity of person making report

MD Fam L Code § 5-708 (2016) What's This?

Any person who makes or participates in making a report of abuse or neglect under § 5-704, § 5-705, or § 5-705.1 of this subtitle or a report of substantial risk of sexual abuse under § 5-704.1 of this subtitle or participates in an investigation or a resulting judicial proceeding shall have the immunity described under § 5-620 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article from civil liability or criminal penalty.

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