Georgia Statutes

§ 17-15-15 — Responsibility for cost of forensic medical examination

Georgia § 17-15-15

JurisdictionGeorgia

Title17

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O.C.G.A. § 17-15-15 (2026).

Text

When a forensic medical examination is conducted, the cost of such forensic medical examination shall be paid for by the fund in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. The fund shall be responsible for payment of such cost notwithstanding whether the person receiving such forensic medical examination has health insurance or any other source of health care coverage.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 551,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 53,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2011.

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