History. Code 1981, § 15-11-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2016, p. 443, § 1-5/SB 367.
Cross references.
Child custody proceedings generally, § 19-9-1 et seq.
Transfer of custody and support questions from Superior Courts, Uniform Rules for the Juvenile Courts of Georgia, Rule 5.2.
Law reviews.
For article, “An Outline of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction with Focus on Child Custody,” see 10 Ga. St. B.J. 275 (1973).
For article, “Child Custody—Jurisdiction and Procedure,” see 35 Emory L.J. 291 (1986).
For article on the 2016 amendment of this Code section, see 33 Georgia St. U. L. Rev. 139 (2016).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 15-11-4. Other Laws Apply to Chapter
§ 15-11-5. Computations of Time
§ 15-11-9. Authority to Issue Arrest Warrants
§ 15-11-10. Exclusive Original Jurisdiction
§ 15-11-11. Concurrent Jurisdiction
§ 15-11-12. Dual Designation of Children; Consolidation of Proceedings; Time Limitations
§ 15-11-13. Appointment of Guardian or Conservator
§ 15-11-14. Transfers From Probate Court
§ 15-11-15. Transfers From Superior Court; Custody and Support
§ 15-11-16. Commencement of Proceedings
§ 15-11-17. Conduct of Hearings Generally; Applicability of Title 24
§ 15-11-18. Subpoenas; Application of Title 24
§ 15-11-19. Rights of Parties to Proceedings
§ 15-11-20. Referral for Mediation
§ 15-11-21. Selection and Appointment of Mediator
§ 15-11-22. Agreement to Mediate; Procedure
§ 15-11-23. Stay of Proceeding Pending Mediation; Time Limitations
§ 15-11-24. Termination of Mediation
§ 15-11-25. Approval of Mediation Agreements; Exceptions
§ 15-11-26. Best Interests of Child
§ 15-11-27. Physical and Mental Examinations
§ 15-11-28. Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
§ 15-11-29.1. Parental Accountability; Court Orders; Enforcement
§ 15-11-30. Rights and Duties of Legal Custodian
§ 15-11-31. Contempt Powers; Other Sanctions
§ 15-11-32. Modification or Vacation of Orders; Retroactive Application
§ 15-11-34. Commitment to Adult Correctional Facility Prohibited
§ 15-11-36. Expenses Charged to County; Payment by Parent on Court Order
§ 15-11-38. Community Based Risk Reduction Programs
§ 15-11-39. Risk Assessments or Risk and Needs Assessments; Case Plans; Issuance of Orders