Mandatory Reporting Of Suspected Abuse


ATLANTA LAWYER WITH KNOWLEDGE AND COMPASSION IN DISABLED ADULTS AND ELDER PROTECTION

Practice Area photoThe Disabled Adults And Elder Persons Protection Act protects those who are vulnerable to neglect and abuse within Georgia and are not able to help themselves as easily as others within our community.  These provisions of these laws are below.  For more information on protecting yourself or a loved one please contact The Law Offices of P. Charles Scholle, P.C.   

OCGA §§ 30-5-1 through 30-5-10

§ 30-5-1.Short Title
§ 30-5-2.Legislative Purpose
§ 30-5-3.Definitions
§ 30-5-4.Reporting Of Need For Protective Services; Manner And Contents Of Report; Immunity From Civil Or Criminal Liability
§ 30-5-5. Investigation Of Reports Of Need For Protective Services; Interference With Investigation; Provision Of Protective Services
§ 30-5-6.Cooperation Of Other Public Agencies With Director; Power Of Director To Contract For Provision Of Medical Evaluations; Regulations
§ 30-5-7.Confidentiality Of Public Records
§ 30-5-8.Criminal Offenses And Penalties
§ 30-5-9.Applicability To Employment Relationship
§ 30-5-10.[Development Of Programs Concerning The Abuse And Exploitation Of Older Persons]