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Ala. Code § 38-9-9

Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Immunity of Reporter from Civil and Criminal Liability.

Known as the Adult Protective Services Act

The act spans §§ 38–38 (13 sections).

(Acts 1977, No. 780, p. 1340, §7.)

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.

Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.