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.
History. Code 1933, § 26-1104, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1997, p. 923, § 1.
Cross references.
Disposition of dead bodies, T. 31, C. 21.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Administration
Article 2 - Obstruction of Public Administration and Related Offenses
§ 16-10-20.1. Filing False Documents
§ 16-10-21. Conspiracy to Defraud State or Political Subdivision
§ 16-10-23. Impersonating a Public Officer or Employee
§ 16-10-24. Obstructing or Hindering Law Enforcement Officers
§ 16-10-24.1. Obstructing or Hindering Firefighters
§ 16-10-24.3. Obstructing or Hindering Persons Making Emergency Telephone Calls
§ 16-10-24.4. Obstructing or Hindering Park Ranger
§ 16-10-25. Giving False Name, Address, or Birthdate to Law Enforcement Officer
§ 16-10-26. False Report of a Crime
§ 16-10-27. Transmitting False Report of Fire
§ 16-10-28. Transmitting a False Public Alarm; Restitution
§ 16-10-29. Request for Ambulance Service When Not Reasonably Needed
§ 16-10-30. Refusal to Obey Official Request at Fire or Other Emergency
§ 16-10-31. Concealing Death of Another Person
§ 16-10-32. Attempted Murder or Threatening of Witnesses in Official Proceedings
§ 16-10-33. Removal or Attempted Removal of Weapon From Public Official; Punishment
§ 16-10-34. Use of Laser Devices Against Law Enforcement Officer