Liability Information

RespondDE volunteers must sign a RespondDE/DPH letter of agreement each time they perform a governmental function on behalf of the State of Delaware. As described below, by statute, Section 8133(b) of Title 10 of the Delaware code, a volunteer providing services on behalf of the State may be liable only for wanton or grossly negligent conduct.

Section 8133(b) of Title 10 of the Delaware Code provides: "No volunteer of an organization shall be subject to suit directly, derivatively, or by way of contribution for civil damages under the laws of Delaware resulting from any negligent act or omission performed during or in connection with an activity of such organization." However, the "immunity granted in subsection (b) of this section shall not extend to any act or omission constituting willful and wanton or grossly negligent conduct." 10 Del. C. Section 8133(d).

Volunteers may access this information at any time by visiting the following online address:
www.delcode.delaware.gov/title10/c081/index.shtml#8133

Personnel Liability Protection Law

For volunteer information on personnel liability protection please see Title 20, Del. C. § 3101. Declaration of policy and purpose. Medical personnel are defined and located in Title 20 Del. C. § 3102 Definitions. (6), and Immunity from Civil Liability in Title 20 Del. C. § 3129.

Volunteers may access this information at any time by visiting the following online address:
www.delcode.delaware.gov/title20/c031/sc01/index.shtml#P31_1225

Medical volunteers may access this information at any time by visiting the following online address:
www.delcode.delaware.gov/title20/c031/sc04/index.shtml#3129