When a child is alleged to be a dependent child, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date of the first judicial finding that such child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect or the date that is 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home, whichever is earlier.
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-113 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
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