History. Code 1981, § 15-11-505 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2016, p. 443, § 1-7/SB 367; Ga. L. 2017, p. 417, § 2-1/SB 104.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2016 amendment of this Code section, see 33 Georgia St. U. L. Rev. 139 (2016).
For article on the 2017 amendment of this Code section, see 34 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 61 (2017).
For annual survey on criminal law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 73 (2017).
Structure Georgia Code
Part 3 - Custody and Release of Child
§ 15-11-500. Order to Take Child Into Immediate Custody
§ 15-11-501. Taking Child Into Custody; Notice to Custodian; Notification of Prosecuting Attorney
§ 15-11-502. Procedure After Taking Child Into Custody; Detention
§ 15-11-503. Detention Decision; Findings
§ 15-11-504. Place of Detention; Data on Child Detained
§ 15-11-506. Detention Hearing; Time Limitations
§ 15-11-508. Notification to Victim of Child’s Release From Detention