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title: O.C.G.A. § 19-9-96. Assistance by law enforcement.
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# O.C.G.A. § 19-9-96. Assistance by law enforcement.

At the request of a district attorney acting under Code Section 19-9-95, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a district attorney with responsibilities under Code Section 19-9-95.

## History

Code 1981, § 19-9-96, enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1.