If the information listed in this paragraph is not available to DFCS at the time of placement, DFCS shall request such information no later than 15 days after the child enters foster care and provide such information to the caregiver, foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative providing care for the child. Provision of records in accordance with this paragraph shall not be considered a violation of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40.
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-109 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2018, p. 927, § 3-1/HB 906; Ga. L. 2020, p. 241, § 1/SB 439.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, added subsection (c).
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, added subsection (d).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 3 - Dependency Proceedings
§ 15-11-100. Purpose of Article
§ 15-11-100.1. Exemption When Governed by Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 15-11-101. Medical and Psychological Evaluation Orders When Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect
§ 15-11-102. Dependency Case Time Limitations
§ 15-11-103. Right to Attorney
§ 15-11-104. Appointment and Removal of Guardian Ad Litem; Use of a Casa
§ 15-11-105. Powers and Duties of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 15-11-106. Participation of a Casa
§ 15-11-107. Treatment by Spiritual Means; Life-Threatening Condition or Disability Exception
§ 15-11-108. Notice of Postadjudication Hearings to Parties
§ 15-11-109. Notice of Hearings to Specified Nonparties
§ 15-11-110. Continuance of a Hearing in Dependency Proceedings
§ 15-11-112. Court Ordered Visitation
§ 15-11-113. Date Child Is Considered to Have Entered Foster Care