Utah § 78B-4-516 Immunity for providing assistance in a suicide emergency.

Utah Statutes

§ 78B-4-516 — Immunity for providing assistance in a suicide emergency.

Utah § 78B-4-516

Title 78BJudicial Code

Ch. 78B-4Limitations on Liability

Part 78B-4-5Particular Limitations on Liability

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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-4-516 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Emergency care" means assistance or advice offered to avoid, mitigate, or attempt to mitigate the effects of a suicide emergency.

(1)(b) "Suicide emergency" means an occurrence that reasonably indicates an individual is at risk of dying or attempting to die by suicide.

(2)A person who provides emergency care at or near the scene of, or during, a suicide emergency, gratuitously and in good faith, is not liable for any civil damages or penalties as a result of any act or omission by the person providing the emergency care, unless the person is grossly negligent or caused the suicide emergency.

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(1) As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Emergency care" means assistance or advice offered to avoid, mitigate, or attempt to mitigate the effects of a suicide emergency.
(1)(b) "Suicide emergency" means an occurrence that reasonably indicates an individual is at risk of dying or attempting to die by suicide.
(2) A person who provides emergency care at or near the scene of, or during, a suicide emergency, gratuitously and in good faith, is not liable for any civil damages or penalties as a result of any act or omission by the person providing the emergency care, unless the person is grossly negligent or caused the suicide emergency.