27A-10-9.7. Detention by law enforcement officer for emergency intervention--Immunity from civil liability.
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Nothing provided in §§ 27A-10-9.4 to 27A-10-9.6 , inclusive, limits the authority of any law enforcement officer to detain a patient pursuant to the emergency authority conferred by § 27A-10-3 . Any law enforcement officer who in good faith performs any act of taking custodial charge, transportation, delivery, or other commitment procedure at the request of or direction of another under the provisions of §§ 27A-10-9.1 to 27A-10-9.6 , inclusive, is immune from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. The immunity from civil liability under this section does not apply if a resulting injury was due to willful or wanton misconduct.