Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-610
This is the official text of Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-610, part of Maryland’s Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings — governs court structure and civil procedure.
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§5–610.
Official statutory text
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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