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§ 14-304. Procedures in emergencies

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Adult Protective Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Investigation Provisions (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 14-304
§ 14-304. Procedures in emergencies
Currentness
In general
(a) If, in the course of an investigation under § 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.
Duty of police officer
(b) A police officer shall:
(1) accompany the representative; and
(2) if the police officer agrees that an emergency exists as described in § 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 § 13-709(a) of the Estates and Trusts Article.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 148, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985.
MD Code, Family Law, § 14-304, MD FAMILY § 14-304
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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