History. Code 1981, § 15-11-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
Cross references.
Venue for criminal actions generally, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VI, Sec. II, Para. VI and § 17-2-2 .
Detention hearings in Juvenile Court, Uniform Rules for the Juvenile Courts of Georgia, Rules 8.1 — 8.6.
Adjudicatory hearings in Juvenile Court, Uniform Rules for the Juvenile Courts of Georgia, Rules 11.1 — 11.4.
Law reviews.
For article discussing venue problems in juvenile court practice and suggesting solutions, see 23 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (1972).
For article, “An Outline of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction with Focus on Child Custody,” see 10 Ga. St. B.J. 275 (1973).
For article, “The World Where Parallel Lines Converge: The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination in Concurrent Civil and Criminal Child Abuse Proceedings,” see 24 Ga. L. Rev. 473 (1990).
For article, “The Prosecuting Attorney in Georgia’s Juvenile Courts,” see 13 Ga. St. B. J. 27 (2008).
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