Section 19-10A-7 – Liability

May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia

Medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations and their employees, agents, and staff members shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for failure to discharge the duties provided for in this chapter. The immunity provided in this chapter shall in no way be construed as providing immunity for any acts of negligent treatment of the child taken into custody.

OCGA § 19-10A-7

Amended by 2017 Ga. Laws 202,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Added by 2002 Ga. Laws 921, § 1, eff. 5/15/2002.