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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Public safety personnel who in good faith renders emergency care or rescue assistance at the scene of any emergency or who undertakes to transport any victim thereof to the nearest medical facility is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission in rendering the emergency care if all of the following apply:
(1) The public safety personnel has any required, relevant, current training or certification.
(2) The public safety personnel did not cause the injuries or death wilfully, wantonly, or recklessly or by gross negligence.
(b) This section may not be construed to require public safety personnel to administer first aid or emergency care to an individual who is ill or injured if such individual objects.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 9708. Public safety personnel rendering emergency care exempt from liability - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-9708/
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