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§ 5-610. Officer assistance to victims of spousal assault

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-610
§ 5-610. Officer assistance to victims of spousal assault
A law enforcement officer who responds to a request under § 4-502 of the Family Law Article for assistance by an individual who alleges to have been a victim of spousal assault shall be immune from civil liability in complying with the request if the law enforcement officer acts in good faith and in a reasonable manner.

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Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-326 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-610 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 35, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-610, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-610
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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