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O.C.G.A. § 16-9-125-1: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-9-125-1

Civil

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This statute requires law enforcement to accept and document identity fraud complaints from victims and forward reports to the appropriate investigating agency, while preserving law enforcement's discretion over investigation resources.

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