Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 37 (Miscellaneous Offenses), Section 13-3730 (Duty to report life-threatening emergency; classification).
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13-3730: Duty to report life-threatening emergency; classification.
A. A person who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered a life-threatening emergency, to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others, shall report the life-threatening emergency and the location of the emergency to a peace officer, fire company or department, first aid, rescue or emergency squad or other governmental agency or entity responsible for public safety.
B. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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