Voluntary statements made in the course of intake screening of a child alleged to be or adjudicated as a delinquent child or in the course of his or her treatment, any evaluation, or any other related services shall be inadmissible in any adjudication hearing in which such child is the accused and shall not be considered by the court except such statement shall be admissible as rebuttal or impeachment evidence.
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-479 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
Structure Georgia Code
§ 15-11-470. Purpose of Article
§ 15-11-472. Delinquency Case Time Limitations
§ 15-11-473. Conduct of Delinquency Proceeding by Prosecuting Attorney; Access to Information
§ 15-11-474. Parties in a Delinquency Proceeding; Notice to Djj
§ 15-11-475. Right to Attorney; Waiver
§ 15-11-476. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 15-11-477. Orders for Behavioral Health Evaluations
§ 15-11-478. Continuance of a Hearing in Delinquency Proceedings
§ 15-11-479. Admissions to Court Personnel Inadmissible; Exceptions
§ 15-11-480. When Jeopardy Attaches
§ 15-11-481. Victim Impact Statement in Delinquency Proceedings