Georgia Code, Title 19, Chapter 10a - Safe Place for Newborns

• § 19-10a-1 - Short Title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002."
• § 19-10a-2 - Medical Facility Defined
  As used in this chapter, the term "medical facility" shall mean any licensed general or specialized hospital, institutional infirmary, health center operated by a...
• § 19-10a-3 - Purpose
  It is the express purpose and intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to prevent injuries to and deaths of newborn children...
• § 19-10a-4 - No Criminal Prosecution for Leaving Child in Custody of Medical Facility
  A mother shall not be prosecuted for violating Code Section 16-5-70, 16-12-1, or 19-10-1 because of the act of leaving her newborn child in...
• § 19-10a-5 - Investigating and Reporting Utilization of Provisions.
  The Department of Human Services shall investigate and report to the General Assembly as to children left with a medical facility pursuant to Code...
• § 19-10a-6 - Reimbursement of Medical Costs; Placement With Department of Human Services.
  A medical facility which accepts for inpatient admission a child left pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4 shall be reimbursed by the Department of Human...
• § 19-10a-7 - Liability
  Medical facilities and their employees, agents, and staff members shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for failure to...

Last modified: October 14, 2016