# D.C. Code § 7-702.07: Immunity from liability

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.07

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 7-702.07
- **Heading:** Immunity from liability
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / § 7-702.07

## Text

(a) No employee, designee, or representative of the program shall be held liable for the good faith performance of responsibilities under this chapter, except that no immunity shall extend to criminal acts.
(b) Repealed.
(c) No communication made by the ombudsman or his or her designee, if reasonably related to the requirements of his or her responsibilities, shall be subject to civil action.
(d) Repealed.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 7-701.01 § 7-701.01. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-701.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.01 § 7-702.01. Purpose and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.02 § 7-702.02. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — appointment; vacancy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.03 § 7-702.03. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Training and experience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.04 § 7-702.04. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.05 § 7-702.05. Complaint investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.06 § 7-702.06. Confidentiality of records and identities of residents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-702.07 § 7-702.07. Immunity from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-702.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.01 § 7-703.01. Access to long-term care facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.02 § 7-703.02. Access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-703.03 § 7-703.03. Visits to the home of a resident.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-703.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-704.01 § 7-704.01. Enforcement; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-704.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-705.01 § 7-705.01. Injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-705.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 7-705.02 § 7-705.02. Civil action for damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T7_C7_S7-705.02.md)

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