Alabama Code 38-9-9. Reports by physicians, etc., of physical abuse, neglect or exploitation – Immunity of reporter from civil and criminal liability
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 38-9-9
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
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.