Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code
Article 5 - Child in Need of Services

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-11-380. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is: History. Code 1981, §...

§ 15-11-381. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

Part 2 - Informal Procedures

§ 15-11-390. Filing of Complaint - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-390 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Formal Court Procedures

§ 15-11-400. Child in Need of Services; Time Limitations for Continued Custody or Temporary Custody Hearings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-400 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-401. Child in Need of Services; Venue - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-401 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-402. Right to Attorney and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-402 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-403. Continuance of a Hearing in Child in Need of Services Proceedings - A continuance shall be granted only upon a showing of...

§ 15-11-404. Case Plan for a Child Alleged or Found to Be a Child in Need of Services - If a child is alleged or adjudicated to be a...

§ 15-11-405. Termination of Proceedings Relating to a Runaway Child - Any proceeding or other processes or actions alleging for the...

Part 4 - Preadjudication Custody and Release of Children

§ 15-11-410. Taking a Child Into Temporary Custody - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-410 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-411. Temporary Custody; Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-411 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-412. Temporary Detention; Place of Custody - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-412 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-413. Continued Custody Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-413 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-414. Continued Custody Hearing; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-414 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-415. Detention Decision; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-415 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - Petition and Summons

§ 15-11-420. Authority to File Petition - A petition alleging that a child is a child in...

§ 15-11-421. Time Limitations for Filing Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-421 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-422. Content of Petitions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-422 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-423. Issuance of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-423 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-424. Service of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-424 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-425. Sanctions for Failure to Obey Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-425 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 6 - Adjudication, Disposition, and Reviews

§ 15-11-440. Standard of Proof - The petitioner, or prosecuting attorney when representing the state, has...

§ 15-11-441. Adjudication Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-441 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-442. Disposition Hearing; Time Limitations; Disposition of a Child in Need of Services - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-442 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-443. Duration of Disposition Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-443 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-444. Probation Revocation - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-444 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-445. Disposition Reviews; Time Limitations - The court shall review the disposition of a child in...

Part 7 - Mental Health

§ 15-11-450. Comprehensive Services Plan for Child Found Unrestorably Incompetent to Proceed; Plan Manager - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-450 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-451. Hearing on Mental Health Plan; Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-451 , enacted by Ga. L....