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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-8-6. Designation as county conservator.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-8-6. Designation as county conservator.

On and after July 1, 2025, except as otherwise ordered by the court, in any matter related to a conservatorship provided for in this title wherein an individual designated as county guardian is serving as a conservator pursuant to this title, the designation of such individual shall by operation of law be county conservator; provided, however, that, in such instances, no additional bond as provided for in Code Section 29-8-2 shall be required unless ordered by the court for good cause shown.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-8-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 713, § 13/SB 98, effective July 1, 2025.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2025.