Georgia Code
Title 15 - Courts
Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code

§ 15-11-33. Transfer When Disposition Incorporates Reunification Plan and Parents Reside in Different Counties - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-33 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-34. Commitment to Adult Correctional Facility Prohibited - Except as otherwise provided by Code Section 17-10-14, a child...

§ 15-11-35. Appeals - In all cases of final judgments of the juvenile court,...

§ 15-11-36. Expenses Charged to County; Payment by Parent on Court Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-36 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-37. Supervision Fees - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-37 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-38. Community Based Risk Reduction Programs - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-38 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-39. Risk Assessments or Risk and Needs Assessments; Case Plans; Issuance of Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-39 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-40. Information Sharing; Confidentiality - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-40 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-41. Compliance With Privacy Laws - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-41 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 2 - Juvenile Court Administration

§ 15-11-50. Creation of Juvenile Courts; Appointment of Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-50 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-51. Qualification of Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-51 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-52. Terms and Compensation of Judges - Click to view History. Code 1981, § 15-11-52 , enacted...

§ 15-11-53. Practice of Law by Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-54. Administration and Expenses of Juvenile Courts - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-55. Applicability of Local Laws - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-55 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-56. Simultaneous Service by Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-56 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-57. Commissioning of Juvenile Court Judges; Appointment of Associate Juvenile Court Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-57 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-58. Council of Juvenile Court Judges; Role; Director - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-58 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-59. Educational Seminars - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-59 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-60. Associate Juvenile Court Judges; Qualifications - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-60 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-61. Associate Juvenile Court Traffic Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-61 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-62. Pro Tempore Juvenile Court Judges - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-62 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-63. Clerks and Other Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-63 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-64. Collection of Information by Juvenile Court Clerks; Reporting Requirement; Data Collection - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-64 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-65. Training Requirements for Juvenile Court Clerks - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-65 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-66. Appointment and Salaries of Probation and Intake Officers - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-66 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-67. Duties of Probation or Community Supervision Officers - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-67 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-68. Duties of Juvenile Court Intake Officers; Training - Such initial and annual training shall be relevant to the...

§ 15-11-69. Transfer of Probation and Intake Services and Employees to Department of Juvenile Justice - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-69 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-70. “Risk and Needs Assessment” Defined; Establishment of Family Treatment Court Division; Procedures; Fees; Acceptance of Grants or Donations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-70 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - Dependency Proceedings

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-11-100. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is: History. Code 1981, §...

§ 15-11-100.1. Exemption When Governed by Indian Child Welfare Act - A proceeding under this article shall not be subject to...

§ 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....

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....

Article 4A - Extended Care Youth Services

§ 15-11-340. Criteria for Receiving Services; Development of Transition Plan; Termination - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-340 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-341. Written Report to Court; Review Hearing and Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-341 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-342. Determination of Dates; Periodic Review Hearings; Role of Dfcs in Hearing and Transition Planning - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-342 , enacted by Ga. L....

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....

Article 6 - Delinquency

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 15-11-470. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is: History. Code 1981, §...

§ 15-11-471. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 15-11-472. Delinquency Case Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-472 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-473. Conduct of Delinquency Proceeding by Prosecuting Attorney; Access to Information - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-473 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-474. Parties in a Delinquency Proceeding; Notice to Djj - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-474 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-475. Right to Attorney; Waiver - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-475 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-476. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-476 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-477. Orders for Behavioral Health Evaluations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-477 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-478. Continuance of a Hearing in Delinquency Proceedings - A continuance shall be granted only upon a showing of...

§ 15-11-479. Admissions to Court Personnel Inadmissible; Exceptions - Voluntary statements made in the course of intake screening of...

§ 15-11-480. When Jeopardy Attaches - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-480 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-481. Victim Impact Statement in Delinquency Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-481 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Venue in Delinquency Proceedings

§ 15-11-490. Venue; Transfers Between Juvenile Courts - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-490 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Custody and Release of Child

§ 15-11-500. Order to Take Child Into Immediate Custody - If it appears from a filed affidavit or from sworn...

§ 15-11-501. Taking Child Into Custody; Notice to Custodian; Notification of Prosecuting Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-501 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-502. Procedure After Taking Child Into Custody; Detention - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-502 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-503. Detention Decision; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-503 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-504. Place of Detention; Data on Child Detained - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-504 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-505. Use of Detention Assessments to Determine if Detention Is Warranted; “Serious Delinquent Act” Defined - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-505 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-506. Detention Hearing; Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-506 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-507. Bail - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-507 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-508. Notification to Victim of Child’s Release From Detention - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-508 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Intake or Arraignment

§ 15-11-510. Intake; Informal Adjustment - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-510 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-511. Arraignment; Admissions at Arraignment; Right to Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-511 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - Informal Adjustment

§ 15-11-515. Informal Adjustment; Circumstances; Admissions; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-515 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 6 - Delinquency Petition

§ 15-11-520. Authority to File Petition - A petition alleging delinquency shall be filed by an attorney...

§ 15-11-521. Time Limitations for Filing Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-521 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-522. Contents of Petition - A petition alleging delinquency shall be verified and may be...

§ 15-11-523. Amendment of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-523 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 7 - Summons and Service

§ 15-11-530. Issuance of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-530 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-531. Service of Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-531 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-532. Sanctions for Failure to Obey Summons - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-532 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures

§ 15-11-540. Motion for Dismissal - A delinquency petition shall be dismissed by the court upon...

§ 15-11-541. Discovery Procedures - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-541 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-542. Motion to Compel Discovery; Limitations; Sanctions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-542 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-543. Notice of Alibi Defense - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-543 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-544. Continuing Duty to Disclose - If, subsequent to providing a discovery response, the existence of...

§ 15-11-545. Court Discretion to Order Disclosure - Nothing contained in the provisions governing discovery procedure under this...

§ 15-11-546. Failure to Comply With Discovery Request - If at any time during the course of the proceedings...

Part 9 - Transfers

§ 15-11-560. Concurrent and Original Jurisdiction of Superior Court - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-560 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-561. Waiver of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction and Transfer to Superior Court - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-561 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-562. Transfer Criteria; Written Report - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-562 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-563. Statements Made at Transfer Hearing - Statements made by a child at a transfer hearing shall...

§ 15-11-564. Appeal of Transfer Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-564 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-565. Places Authorized for Detention of Child Before and After Transfer Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-565 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-566. Dismissal Order Upon Transfer to Superior Court - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-566 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-567. Transfers to Juvenile Court - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-567 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 10 - Adjudication

§ 15-11-580. Admission or Denial of the Allegations of a Petition - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-580 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-581. Standard of Proof - The state shall have the burden of proving the allegations...

§ 15-11-582. Adjudication Hearing; Time Limitations; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-582 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 11 - Report Contents; Disclosure

§ 15-11-590. Predisposition Investigation and Report - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-590 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 12 - Disposition

§ 15-11-600. Disposition Hearing; Time Limitations; Findings; Evidence - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-600 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-601. Disposition of Delinquent Act - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-601 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-602. Disposition of Class a or Class B Designated Felony Act - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-602 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-603. Disposition of Child Adjudged to Have Committed Delinquent Act Constituting Aids Transmitting Crime; Hiv Testing; Reports - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-603 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-604. Credit for Time Served - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-604 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-605. Probation Management Programs or Secure Probation Sanctions Programs; Violations of Probation Programs - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-605 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-606. Order of Disposition Not Conviction of Crime - An order of disposition or adjudication shall not be a...

§ 15-11-607. Duration of Disposition Orders - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-607 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-608. Probation Revocation; Procedure - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-608 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 13 - Permanency Planning for Delinquent and Dependent Children

§ 15-11-620. Calculating Time When Child Is Delinquent and Dependent - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-620 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-621. Periodic Review Hearings for Delinquent Children in Foster Care or Committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-621 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-622. Permanency Planning Requirements; Reasons for Failure to Terminate Parental Rights - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-622 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-623. Permanency Plan; Hearing, Notice, Report, and Findings of Fact When a Child Is Committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-623 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 14 - Traffic Offenses

§ 15-11-630. “Child” Defined; Juvenile Traffic Offenses; Summons; Hearings; Penalties; Transfers; Providing Information to Department of Driver Services - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-630 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 7 - Competency in Delinquency or Child in Need of Services Cases

§ 15-11-650. Purpose of Article - The purpose of this article is: History. Code 1981, §...

§ 15-11-651. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 15-11-652. Stay of Proceedings Regarding Child Who May Not Be Mentally Competent to Stand Trial; Appointment of Attorney; Tolling of Time Periods - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-652 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-653. Evaluation of a Child’s Mental Condition; Procedures; Written Reports; Additional Evaluations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-653 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-654. Transfer of Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-654 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-655. Mental Competency Hearing; Burden of Proof; Notice; Rights During Hearing; Procedure; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-655 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-656. Disposition of Incompetent Child; Competency Remediation - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-656 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-657. Restoration to Competency; Remediation Orders and Reports - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-657 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-658. Disposition of a Child Found Unrestorably Incompetent to Proceed - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-658 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-659. Court’s Duty When Child Found Unrestorably Incompetent to Proceed - If at any time after a child is adjudicated to...

§ 15-11-660. Review Hearings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-660 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 8 - Parental Notification Act

§ 15-11-680. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 15-11-681. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 15-11-682. Parental Notification of Abortion; Hearing; Venue - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-682 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-683. Time and Notice of Hearing - Notwithstanding Code Sections 15-11-40, 15-11-150, 15-11-152, 15-11-160, 15-11-281, 15-11-424, and...

§ 15-11-684. Conduct of Hearing; Appeal - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-684 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-685. Applicability to Nonresidents - The requirements and procedures of this article shall apply to...

§ 15-11-686. Medical Emergency - This article shall not apply when, in the best clinical...

§ 15-11-687. Immunity of Health Care Provider Acting in Good Faith - Any physician or any person employed or connected with a...

§ 15-11-688. Penalty - Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall...

Article 9 - Access to Hearings and Records

§ 15-11-700. Admission to Hearings of General Public and Media - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-700 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-701. Sealing of Files and Records; Hearings; Limitations on Disclosure; Identity of Victim - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-701 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-702. Children’s Fingerprints, Photographs, and Names - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-702 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-703. Use of Disposition and Evidence - Except as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 24-6-609,...

§ 15-11-704. Public Inspection of Court Files and Records; Use in Subsequent Juvenile or Criminal Prosecution - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-704 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-705. Child in Need of Services Records; Penalty for Disclosure - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-705 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-706. Records for Cases Handled Through Informal Adjustment, Mediation, or Other Nonadjudicatory Procedure; Penalty for Disclosure - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-706 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-707. Notice to School Superintendent - Within 30 days of any proceeding in which a child...

§ 15-11-708. Separation of Juvenile and Adult Records for Law Enforcement; Inspection; Limited Fingerprint Access - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-708 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-709. Preservation and Destruction of Records; Computer Retrieval - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-709 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-710. Exchange of Information - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-710 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 10 - Emancipation

§ 15-11-720. Conditions Under Which Emancipation May Occur - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-720 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-721. Petition Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-721 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-722. Summons, Answer, and Time Limitations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-722 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-723. Appointment of Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem; Affidavits of Adults Supporting Emancipation - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-723 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-724. Standard of Proof - A child who petitions the court for emancipation shall have...

§ 15-11-725. Emancipation Hearing; Findings - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-725 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-726. Rescission of Emancipation Order - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-726 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-727. Rights of Emancipated Child; Limitations of Parental Obligations - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-727 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-728. Duty to Support; Ability to Marry - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-728 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 11 - Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act

§ 15-11-740. Short Title; Purpose - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-740 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-741. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 15-11-742. Creation of the Office of Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; Staff and Personnel; Contracts - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-742 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-743. Duties of Advocate - The advocate shall perform the following duties: History. Code 1981,...

§ 15-11-744. Rights and Powers of Advocate; Subpoena; Judicial Actions - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-744 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-745. Discrimination or Retaliation Prohibited Against Persons Making Complaints or Providing Information - History. Code 1981, § 15-11-745 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 15-11-746. Investigation of Complaints - The advocate shall be authorized to request an investigation by...

§ 15-11-747. Child Advocate Advisory Committee; Membership; Role of Committee - Each member of the advisory committee shall serve a two-year...

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