§ 35-3-176. Criteria for Activating Alert System
On notification by a local law enforcement agency that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing, the director shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system, as established by rule, if: A local law enforcement agency believes that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing; A […]
§ 35-3-177. Verification That Criteria for Activation Have Been Met
Before requesting activation of the alert system, a law enforcement agency shall verify that the criteria described by subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-176 have been satisfied. The law enforcement agency shall assess the appropriate boundaries of the alert, based on the nature of the disabled adult or medically endangered person and the circumstances surrounding […]
§ 35-3-178. Obligations of Agencies Participating in Alert System; Participation of Georgia Lottery Corporation in Disseminating Alert Information Through Retail Establishments
A state agency participating in the alert system shall: Cooperate with the bureau and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; Establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated; and Utilize a rapid response telephone system that alerts residents in […]
§ 35-3-179. Termination of Alert System With Respect to Particular Disabled Adult or Medically Endangered Person
The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system with respect to a particular disabled adult or medically endangered person if: The person is located or the disappearance is otherwise resolved; or The director determines that the alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating and recovering the disabled adult or medically […]
§ 35-3-180. Immunity From Civil Damages for Dissemination of Alert Information
Any entity or individual participating in the “Mattie’s call” alert system pursuant to this article shall not be liable for any civil damages arising from the dissemination of any alert generated pursuant to the “Mattie’s call” alert system. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any legal protection […]
§ 35-3-172. Development and Implementation of State-Wide Alert System for Disabled Adults and Medically Endangered Persons
With the cooperation of the office of the Governor, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the bureau shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated on behalf of missing disabled adults and medically endangered persons. Activation of a state-wide missing person alert system shall not […]
§ 35-3-173. Director to Be State-Wide Coordinator for Alert System
The director is the state-wide coordinator of the alert system. The director shall adopt rules and issue directives as necessary to ensure proper implementation of the alert system. The rules and directives shall include instructions on the procedures for activating and deactivating the alert system. The director shall prescribe forms for use by local law […]
§ 35-3-174. Time for Reporting Elopement of Disabled Person From Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Community
The staff of personal care homes and assisted living communities shall call the local police department to report the elopement of any disabled person from the home within 30 minutes of the staff’s receiving actual knowledge that such person is missing from the home. History. Code 1981, § 38-3-113.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. […]
§ 35-3-175. Recruitment of Media, Private and Governmental Entities, and Others for Assistance in Developing and Implementing Alert System; Contractual Agreements for System Support
The bureau shall recruit public and commercial television, radio, cable, print, and other media, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system. The bureau may enter into agreements with participants in the alert system to provide necessary support for the […]
§ 35-3-170. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Mattie’s Call Act.” History. Code 1981, § 38-3-110 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 539, § 1/HB 728; Code 1981, § 35-3-170 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 2008, p. 233, § 1/SB 202; Ga. L. 2014, p. 704, § 3/SB 23. Editor’s […]