History. Code 1981, § 15-11-28 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
Law reviews.
For article discussing due process in juvenile court procedures in California and Georgia, in light of In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 87 S. Ct. 1428 , 18 L. Ed. 2 d 527 (1967), see 8 Ga. St. B. J. 9 (1971).
For article, “Termination of Parental Rights: Recent Judicial and Legislative Trends,” see 30 Emory L. J. 1065 (1981).
For comment, “School Bullies — They Aren’t Just Students: Examining School Interrogations and the Miranda Warning,” see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 731 (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