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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-10-1. ‘‘Public guardian’’ defined.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-10-1. ‘‘Public guardian’’ defined.

As used in this chapter, the term ‘‘public guardian’’ means an individual or private entity, including a nonprofit entity, who meets the qualifications required in this chapter and has registered with and been duly approved by the probate court to serve as a public guardian of an adult pursuant to Code Section 29-4-3.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-10-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.