Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Protection of Aged Adults or Adults With a Disability.
Section 38-9-9 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Immunity of Reporter From Civil and Criminal Liability.

Any person, firm or corporation making or participating in the making of a report pursuant to this chapter or participating in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom shall in so doing be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.

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Code of Alabama

Title 38 - Public Welfare.

Chapter 9 - Protection of Aged Adults or Adults With a Disability.

Section 38-9-1 - Short Title.

Section 38-9-2 - Definitions.

Section 38-9-3 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

Section 38-9-4 - Arrangements for Protective Services; Liability of Department for Protective Services; Services to Conform to Wishes of Person to Be Served; Duty of Department to Ascertain Persons in Need of Care and Protection.

Section 38-9-5 - Emergency Protective Services.

Section 38-9-6 - Protective Placement or Other Protective Services.

Section 38-9-7 - Violations; Penalties.

Section 38-9-8 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical, Sexual, or Emotional Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation - Required; Contents; Investigation.

Section 38-9-9 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Immunity of Reporter From Civil and Criminal Liability.

Section 38-9-10 - Reports by Physicians, etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report.

Section 38-9-11 - Exemption of Officers, Agents and Employees of Department From Civil Liability.