Citations: Ann. Code § 80-2-602, Ann Code § 80-2-602
Any person, including any person licensed under the Medical Practice Act or the Nurse Practice Act, is required to report.
Any person who has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect must report.
Citation: Ann. Code § 62A-4a-403
When a mandated reporter has reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect, or who observes a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect, he or she shall immediately notify a peace officer, a law enforcement agency, or the Division of Child and Family Services.
Citation: Ann. Code § 62A-4a-403
The report shall include the reporter's observations of the conditions or circumstances of the child that led to the suspicion that the child was being abused or neglected.
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 33, § 4913(d)(2); (f)
A person who violates the reporting laws with the intent to conceal abuse or neglect of a child shall be imprisoned no more than 6 months or fined for no more than $1,000, or both.