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title: O.C.G.A. § 15-11-242. Effect of guardianship order.
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# O.C.G.A. § 15-11-242. Effect of guardianship order.

(a) Permanent guardianship orders entered pursuant to Code Section 15-11-240 shall:

(1) Remain in effect until the child adjudicated as a dependent child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated;

(2) Not be subject to review by the court except as provided in Code Section 15-11-244; and

(3) Establish a reasonable visitation schedule which allows the child adjudicated as a dependent child to maintain meaningful contact with his or her parents through personal visits, telephone calls, letters, or other forms of communication or specifically include any restriction on a parent’s right to visitation.

(b) A permanent guardian shall have the rights and duties of a permanent guardian as provided in Code Sections 29-2-21, 29-2-22, and 29-2-23 and shall take the oath required of a guardian as provided in Code Section 29-2-24.

## History

Code 1981, § 15-11-242, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.

## Cross References

Power of judge of probate court to appoint guardian for minor, § 29-2-14. Notice requirements relating to appointment of guardians for minors by judges of the probate court generally, § 29-2-17.