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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-11-11.1. Representation by appointed counsel in legitimation proceedings.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-11-11.1. Representation by appointed counsel in legitimation proceedings.

A dependent child who is represented by court appointed counsel and who is the subject of a legitimation petition pursuant to Code Section 15-11-11 may be represented by the same appointed counsel in the legitimation matter.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-11-11.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2023, p. 140, § 1/HB 460, effective July 1, 2023.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2023.