# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 14. Adult Protective Services

### Subtitle 3. Investigation Provisions

#### Section 14-304

(a) If, in the course of an investigation under Sec. 14-303 of this subtitle, a representative of the local department believes that an emergency exists, the representative may contact the local law enforcement agency.

(b) A police officer shall:

  (1) accompany the representative; and

  (2) if the police officer agrees that an emergency exists as described in Sec. 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article, the officer shall ensure that the individual is transported to an appropriate health care facility under Sec. 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)