Georgia Code
Title 19 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 13 - Family Violence

Article 1 - Granting of Relief by Superior Courts

§ 19-13-1. “Family Violence” Defined - As used in this article, the term “family violence” means...

§ 19-13-2. Jurisdiction of Superior Court - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 19-13-3. Petition Seeking Relief From Family Violence; Temporary Relief Ex Parte; Hearing; Dismissal of Petition Upon Failure to Hold Hearing; Procedural Advice for Victims; Delays - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 19-13-4. Protective Orders and Consent Agreements; Contents; Delivery to Sheriff; Expiration; Enforcement - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 4; Ga. L....

§ 19-13-4.1. “Local Law Enforcement Agency” Defined; Security Checks - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-5. Supplemental Nature of Remedies Provided by Article - The remedies provided by this article are not exclusive but...

§ 19-13-6. Penalties - A violation of an order issued pursuant to this article...

Article 1A - Family Violence Intervention

§ 19-13-10. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 19-13-11. Fee for Certification Application; Valid Period of Certification - In carrying out the purpose of this article, the department...

§ 19-13-13. Administration and Supervision of Certification - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-13 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-14. Standards and Requirements for Course Content; Course Operators; Certification of Programs; Maintenance of List of Certified Programs - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-14 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-15. Cooperation With State Board of Pardons and Paroles - The department and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles...

§ 19-13-16. Mandatory Participation; Cost for Participation - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-17. Administrative Fine - As an alternative to criminal or other civil enforcement, the...

Article 2 - Family Violence Shelters

§ 19-13-20. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....

§ 19-13-21. Powers and Duties of Council - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 663, § 2; Ga. L....

§ 19-13-22. Eligibility for Licensing and Funding; Application; Receiving and Referral Functions; Shelters and Programs; Admission Procedures; Board of Shelter - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 663, § 3; Ga. L....

§ 19-13-23. Confidentiality of Location of Family Violence Shelter; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-23 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 3 - State Commission on Family Violence

§ 19-13-30. State Commission on Family Violence - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-30 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-31. Commission Created; Comprehensive State Plan for Ending Family Violence; Establishment of Community Task Forces - There is created a State Commission on Family Violence which...

§ 19-13-32. Membership; Terms; Filling of Vacancies; Officers - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-32 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-33. Meetings; Quorum; Reimbursement for Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-33 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-34. Powers and Duties of Commission - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-34 , enacted by Ga. L....

Article 4 - Protective Order Registry

§ 19-13-50. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 19-13-51. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 19-13-52. Purpose of Registry; Maintenance; Access to Information; Linking to National Crime Information Center Network - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-52 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-53. Standardized Forms; Timing of Transmission of Information and Data Entry; Sheriff’s Responsibility - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-53 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-54. Foreign Protective Orders - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-54 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 19-13-55. Confidential Nature of Information in Registry - Any individual, agency, or court which obtains information from the...

§ 19-13-56. Liability of Court or Law Enforcement Personnel - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-56 , enacted by Ga. L....