GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 35. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES |
Chapter 3. GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION |
Article 7. STATE-WIDE ALERT SYSTEM FOR MISSING DISABLED ADULTS |
Section 35-3-171. Definitions
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- As used in this article, the term:
(1) "Alert system" means the state-wide "Mattie's Call" alert system for missing disabled adults.
(2) "Disabled adult" means an adult who is developmentally impaired or who suffers from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
(3) "Local law enforcement agency" means a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation of a missing disabled adult.
Code 1981, § 38-3-111, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 539, § 1/HB 728; Code 1981, § 35-3-171, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2008, p. 233, § 1/SB 202.