Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code
Article 3 - Dependency Proceedings

§ 15-11-101. Medical and Psychological Evaluation Orders When Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-101 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-102. Dependency Case Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-102 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-103. Right to Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-103 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-104. Appointment and Removal of Guardian Ad Litem; Use of a Casa - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-104 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-105. Powers and Duties of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-105 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-106. Participation of a Casa - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-106 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-107. Treatment by Spiritual Means; Life-Threatening Condition or Disability Exception - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-107 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-108. Notice of Postadjudication Hearings to Parties - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-108 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-109. Notice of Hearings to Specified Nonparties - If the information listed in this paragraph is not available...

§ 15-11-110. Continuance of a Hearing in Dependency Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-110 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-111. Court Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-111 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-112. Court Ordered Visitation - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-112 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-113. Date Child Is Considered to Have Entered Foster Care - When a child is alleged to be a dependent child,...

Part 2 - Venue for Dependency Proceedings

§ 15-11-125. Venue - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-125 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Taking Into Care

§ 15-11-130. Emergency Care and Supervision of Child Without Court Order; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-130 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-130.1. Referral to Victim Assistance Organizations of Child Suspected of Being a Victim of Sexual Exploitation or Trafficking - A law enforcement officer or agency or DFCS shall refer...

§ 15-11-131. Temporary Protective Custody of Child by Physician Without Court Order and Without Parental Consent; Immunity - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-131 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-132. Verbal Custody Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-132 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-133. Removal of Child From the Home; Protective Custody; Consideration of Alternatives - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-133 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-133.1. Temporary Alternatives to Foster Care; Orders; Minimal Preliminary Assessments; Preliminary Protective Hearing; Time for Hearings - Such preliminary assessment shall be completed no later than 72...

§ 15-11-134. Required Findings Justifying Removal From the Home - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-134 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-135. Placement in Eligible Foster Care - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-135 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Preliminary Protective Hearings

§ 15-11-145. Preliminary Protective Hearing Requirements; Consideration of Hearsay Evidence - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-145 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-146. Preliminary Protective Hearing; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-146 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - Dependency Petitions

§ 15-11-150. Authority to File Petition - A DFCS employee, a law enforcement officer, or any person...

§ 15-11-151. Time Limitations for Filing Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-151 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-152. Contents of Petition - A petition alleging dependency shall be verified and may rely...

§ 15-11-153. Amendment of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-153 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 6 - Summons and Service

§ 15-11-160. Issuance of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-160 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-161. Service of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-161 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-162. Sanctions for Failure to Obey Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-162 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-163. Interlocutory Order of Disposition When Summons Served by Publication - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-163 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 7 - Preadjudication Procedures

§ 15-11-170. Discovery - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-170 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 8 - Adjudication

§ 15-11-180. Standard of Proof - The petitioner shall have the burden of proving the allegations...

§ 15-11-181. Adjudication Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-181 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 9 - Predisposition Social Studies

§ 15-11-190. Social Study - If the allegations of the petition alleging dependency are admitted...

§ 15-11-191. Contents of Social Study - Each social study shall include, but not be limited to,...

Part 10 - Family Reunification Determination

§ 15-11-200. Dfcs Report; Case Plan - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-200 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-201. Dfcs Case Plan; Contents - For purposes of this paragraph, a “compelling reason” shall have...

§ 15-11-202. Reasonable Efforts by Dfcs to Preserve or Reunify Families - (A) Relevant to the safety and protection of such child;...

§ 15-11-203. When Reasonable Efforts by Dfcs Not Required - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-203 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-204. Nonreunification Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-204 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 11 - Disposition

§ 15-11-210. Disposition Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-210 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-211. Relative Search by Dfcs - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-211 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-212. Disposition of Dependent Child - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-212 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-213. Disposition Orders; Considerations - Any order of disposition shall contain written findings of fact...

§ 15-11-214. Duration of Disposition Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-214 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-215. Notice of Change in Placement Hearings; Use of Hearsay Evidence; Presumptions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-215 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-216. Periodic Review Hearing; Required Evidence; Consideration of Hearsay Evidence - (d.1) At each review hearing held with respect to a...

§ 15-11-217. Periodic Review by Judicial Citizen Review Panel - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-217 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-218. Content of Orders Following Periodic Review Hearings or Reports by Judicial Citizen Review Panels - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-218 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-219. Required Findings for Qualified Residential Treatment Program Admittance; Assessment Procedures; Writing Requirement - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-219 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-220. Required Findings After Placement in Qualified Residential Treatment Program; Documentation - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-220 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 12 - Permanency Plan

§ 15-11-230. Permanency Plan Hearing; Consideration of Hearsay Evidence - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-230 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-231. Permanency Plan Report - At least five days prior to the permanency plan hearing,...

§ 15-11-232. Permanency Plan Hearing; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-232 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-233. Termination of Parental Rights; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-233 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 13 - Permanent Guardianship

§ 15-11-240. Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Jurisdiction; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-240 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-241. Petition for Permanent Guardian - The petition for the appointment of a permanent guardian pursuant...

§ 15-11-242. Effect of Guardianship Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-242 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-243. Notice and Permanent Guardianship Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-243 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-244. Modification of Permanent Guardianship Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-244 , enacted by Ga. L....

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Georgia Code Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code Article 3 - Dependency Proceedings

Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code
Article 3 - Dependency Proceedings