North Dakota § 32-03-57.1 - Behavior health instruction - Immunity from civil liability
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 32-03-57.1 — Behavior health instruction - Immunity from civil liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-03-57.1. Behavior health instruction - Immunity from civil liability
1. A person employed or contracted to provide a behavior health service, or any other service, through the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, 211 information and referral helpline, or 911 system is not liable for any civil damages arising from providing the service to any individual unless the service provided constitutes willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence. 2. This section does not waive, limit, or modify any existing immunity or other defense of the state or any political subdivision, or any of its agencies, departments, or employees, nor does it create any claim for relief against any of these entities.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-03-57.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-03-57.1 cover?
Section 32-03-57.1 ("Behavior health instruction - Immunity from civil liability") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 32-03-57.1?
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