Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution in another state pursuant to Article VI of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V thereof.
History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 8.
Cross references.
Court disposition of delinquent children generally, § 15-11-35 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 39-4-1. “Appropriate Public Authority” Defined
§ 39-4-2. “Appropriate Authority in the Receiving State” Defined
§ 39-4-3. “Executive Head” Defined
§ 39-4-4. Enactment and Text of Compact
§ 39-4-5. Appointment of Compact Administrator
§ 39-4-6. Supplementary Agreements Generally
§ 39-4-7. Effect of Placement of Child in Another State Upon Jurisdiction of Court Making Placement
§ 39-4-9. Applicability of Code Section 49-5-15 to Placements Made Pursuant to Compact