Georgia Statutes

§ 16-10-31 — Concealing death of another person

Georgia § 16-10-31

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O.C.G.A. § 16-10-31 (2026).

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A person who, by concealing the death of any other person, hinders a discovery of whether or not such person was unlawfully killed is guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, or both.

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