Georgia Code
Article 4 - Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child
§ 19-9-128. No Limitation on Role of Division of Family and Children Services

An individual shall not execute a power of attorney under this article for the purpose of subverting an investigation of the child’s welfare initiated by the Division of Family and Children Services of the department and shall not execute such power of attorney so long as the Division of Family and Children Services has an open child welfare and youth services case with regard to the child, his or her parent, or another child of the parent. Nothing in this article shall be construed to diminish or limit any rights, power, or authority of or by the Division of Family and Children Services for the protection of any child.
History. Code 1981, § 19-9-128 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 19, § 2-2/HB 159.

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Title 19 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings

Article 4 - Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child

§ 19-9-120. Short Title

§ 19-9-121. Definitions

§ 19-9-122. Delegation of Child Caregiving Authority

§ 19-9-123. Reporting Requirement From Nonprofit Entities or Faith Based Organizations; Departmental Responsibilities and Liabilities; Regulation

§ 19-9-124. Parental Limitation on Delegation of Power of Attorney; Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Agents; Acknowledgment of Acceptance of Responsibilities; Approval of Agents; Organizational and Entity Record Keeping