Georgia § 31-8-58 - Confidentiality.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-58 — Confidentiality., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-8-58. Confidentiality.
The identity of any complainant, resident on whose behalf a complaint is made, or individual providing information on behalf of the resident or complainant relevant to the investigation of a complaint shall be confidential and may be disclosed only with the express permission of such person. The information produced by an investigation may be disclosed by the state ombudsman or community ombudsman only if the identity of any such person is not disclosed by name or inference. If the identity of any such person is disclosed by name or inference in such information, the information may be disclosed only with his express permission. If the complaint becomes the subject of a judicial proceeding, such investigative information may be disclosed for the purpose of the proceeding. (Code 1933, § 88-1908a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1240, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 31-8-58
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-58 cover?
Section 31-8-58 ("Confidentiality.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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