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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-11-746. Investigation of complaints.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-11-746. Investigation of complaints.

The advocate shall be authorized to request an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation of any complaint of criminal misconduct involving a child.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-11-746, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.