A continuance shall be granted only upon a showing of good cause and only for that period of time shown to be necessary by the moving party at the hearing on such motion. Whenever any continuance is granted, the facts which require the continuance shall be entered into the court record.
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-403 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 5 - Child in Need of Services
Part 3 - Formal Court Procedures
§ 15-11-401. Child in Need of Services; Venue
§ 15-11-402. Right to Attorney and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 15-11-403. Continuance of a Hearing in Child in Need of Services Proceedings
§ 15-11-404. Case Plan for a Child Alleged or Found to Be a Child in Need of Services
§ 15-11-405. Termination of Proceedings Relating to a Runaway Child