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Georgia Strangulation Legislation

Medical Mandated Reporting

Georgia Code – 31-7-9


  • (b) Any
    • (1) Physician, including any doctor of medicine licensed to practice under the laws of this state;
    • (2) Licensed registered nurse employed by a medical facility;
    • (3) Security personnel employed by a medical facility; or
    • (4) Other personnel employed by a medical facility whose employment duties involve the care and treatment of patients therein

having cause to believe that a patient has had physical injury or injuries inflicted upon him other than by accidental means shall report or cause reports to be made in accordance with this Code section.


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