§ 49-5-40. Definitions; Confidentiality of Records; Restricted Access to Records
As used in this article, the term: “Abused” means subjected to child abuse. “Child” means an individual under 18 years of age. “Child abuse” means: Physical injury or death inflicted upon a child by a parent, guardian, legal custodian, or caretaker thereof by other than accidental means; provided, however, that physical forms of discipline may […]
§ 49-5-41. Persons and Agencies Permitted Access to Records
Notwithstanding Code Section 49-5-40, the following persons or agencies shall have reasonable access to such records concerning reports of child abuse: Any federal, state, or local governmental entity, tribal entity, or any agency of any such entity that has a need for information contained in such records in order to carry out its legal responsibilities […]
§ 49-5-41.1. Inspection and Retention of Records of Juvenile Drug Use
Notwithstanding Code Section 49-5-40, all reports, files, and records of child controlled substance or marijuana abuse shall be open to inspection only upon order of the juvenile court. As used in this Code section, the term “juvenile court” means the court exercising jurisdiction over juvenile matters, as defined under Code Section 15-11-2, in the county […]
§ 49-5-42. Rules and Regulations
The board may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with this article. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1135, § 4.
§ 49-5-43. Article Not to Conflict With Federal Law or Lose Federal Funds; Duty of Board
Nothing in this article is intended to conflict with any provision of federal law or to result in the loss or denial of federal funds. The board shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to prevent conflict with federal law or the loss of federal funds. History. Ga. L. 1975, p. 1135, § 5.
§ 49-5-15. Notice as to Child Brought Into State for Placement or Adoption; Bond; Certificate as to Foster Home; Reports
No person shall bring or send into the state any child for the purpose of placing him or procuring his adoption without first filing notice with the department. He shall file with the department a bond payable to the state for each child he intends to send or bring, approved by the department, in the […]
§ 49-5-44. Penalties for Unauthorized Access to Records; Use of Records in Public and Criminal Proceedings
Any person who authorizes or permits any person or agency not listed in Code Section 49-5-41 to have access to such records concerning reports of child abuse declared confidential by Code Section 49-5-40 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly and under false pretense obtains or attempts to obtain records or reports […]
§ 49-5-2. Purpose of Article
The purpose of this article is to promote, safeguard, and protect the well-being and general welfare of children and youth of this state through a comprehensive and coordinated program of public child welfare and youth services, providing for: Social services and facilities for children and youths who require care, control, protection, treatment, or rehabilitation and […]
§ 49-5-3. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Age or developmentally appropriate” means activities or items that are generally accepted as suitable for children of the same chronological age or level of maturity or that are determined to be developmentally-appropriate for a child, based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities that are […]
§ 49-5-4. Other State Departments, Agencies, Officers, and Employees to Assist Department
It shall be the duty of all other state departments, agencies, officers, and employees to assure the most effective coordination and use of state resources, personnel, and facilities for the benefit of children and youths and to assist the Department of Human Services in effectuating the purposes of this article by making available to the […]