Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code
Article 4 - Termination of Parental Rights

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-11-260. Purpose of Article - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-260 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-260.1. Exemption When Governed by Indian Child Welfare Act - A proceeding under this article shall not be subject to...

§ 15-11-261. Scope, Effect, and Duration of Order Terminating Parental Rights - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-261 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-262. Right to Attorney and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-262 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-263. Physical and Mental Examinations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-263 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-264. Discovery - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-264 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-265. Suspension of Right of Voluntary Surrender of Parental Rights - Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed,...

Part 2 - Venue for Petition to Terminate Parental Rights

§ 15-11-270. Venue - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-270 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Petition and Summons

§ 15-11-280. Petition; Style; Contents; Putative Fathers - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-280 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-281. Issuance of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-281 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-282. Service of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-282 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-283. Notice to Father - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-283 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-284. Notice of Effect of Termination Judgment - The notice required to be given to the mother, the...

§ 15-11-285. Sanctions for Failure to Obey Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-285 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Hearings

§ 15-11-300. Notice of Hearings to Specified Parties; Required Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-300 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-301. Expedited Hearings; Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-301 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-302. Confidentiality of Testimony of Parties - The record of the testimony of the parties adduced in...

§ 15-11-303. Standard of Proof - In all proceedings under this article, the standard of proof...

§ 15-11-304. Applicability of Title 24; Privileges - Except as provided in this Code section, hearings to terminate...

Part 5 - Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights

§ 15-11-310. Grounds for Determining Termination of Parental Rights - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-310 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-311. Determination of Whether Child Is Without Proper Parental Care and Control - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-311 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 6 - Disposition

§ 15-11-320. Termination of Parental Rights; Findings; Standard of Proof - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-320 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-321. Custody of Child Following Termination Proceedings or Surrender of Parental Rights; Use of Hearsay Evidence - (a.1) The court may consider any evidence, including hearsay evidence,...

§ 15-11-322. Continuing Court Review When Child Not Adopted; Use of Hearsay Evidence - If a petition seeking the adoption of a child whose...

§ 15-11-323. Reinstatement of Parental Rights; Standard of Proof - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-323 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-324. Testimony and Evidence From Foster Parents, Caregivers, and Others - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-324 , enacted by Ga. L....