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Note: Terms in this Glossary are defined in the context of Bad Samaritan laws. Definitions describe either filters in this database or terms in Bad Samaritan laws themselves.
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Crime
Legal duty to report or rescue arises in the event of intentional or neglectful physical or emotional harm inflicted on a child.
Campaign finance
Legal duty to report applies to offers of prohibited campaign contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements.
Car accident
Legal duty to report or rescue arises when the driver of a vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person.
Child abandonment
Legal duty to report or rescue applies when a caretaker has willfully left a child without an intent to return.
Crime endangering human life or welfare
Legal duty to report or rescue arises in the event of an act punishable by criminal law that threatens another’s life or well-being.
Crime Generally
Legal duty to report or rescue applies in the event of criminal acts, without further specification.