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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-17-4. Designation of family member to act in place of physically disabled victim.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-17-4. Designation of family member to act in place of physically disabled victim.

If a victim is physically unable to exercise privileges and rights under this chapter, the victim may designate by written instrument his or her spouse, adult child, parent, sibling, or grandparent to act in place of the victim during the duration of the physical disability. During the physical disability, notices to be provided under this chapter to the victim shall continue to be afforded only to the victim.

## History

Code 1981, § 17-17-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 385, § 2.