# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety

#### Section 5-618

(a) Any person who files a petition, participates in the making of a good faith report, or participates in an investigation or in a judicial proceeding resulting from the filing of a petition or the making of a good faith report, under Sec. 13-705 or Sec. 13-709 of the Estates and Trusts Article or Title 14, Subtitle 3 of the Family Law Article, shall in so doing be immune from any civil liability or criminal penalty that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result thereof.

(b) A law enforcement officer is not civilly or criminally liable for transporting an adult to an appropriate medical facility under Sec. 13-709 of the Estates and Trusts Article if the officer acts:

  (1) In a reasonably prudent manner; and

  (2) Within the scope of the officer's employment.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)