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Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-705.4

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If an agency participating in an investigation under § 5-706 of this subtitle has substantial grounds to believe that a person has knowingly failed to report suspected abuse or neglect as required by § 5-704 of this subtitle, the agency shall:

(1) file a complaint with the appropriate licensing board in accordance with the provisions of the Health Occupations Article if the person is a health practitioner;

(2) file a complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency if the person is a police officer; or

(3) file a complaint with the county board of education or the appropriate agency, institution, or licensed facility at which the person is employed if the person is an educator or a human service worker.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Family Law § 5-705.4 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/family-law/md-code-family-sect-5-705-4/

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