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title: Title 15, Chapter 11. Juvenile Code
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date: 2025
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heading: JUVENILE CODE
title_heading: COURTS
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# Title 15, Chapter 11. Juvenile Code

Title 15. Courts

307 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue).

- 15-11-1, Purpose of chapter, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-1.md
- 15-11-2, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-2.md
- 15-11-3, Direct calendaring, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-3.md
- 15-11-4, Other laws apply to chapter, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-4.md
- 15-11-5, Computations of time, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-5.md
- 15-11-6, Computation of age, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-6.md
- 15-11-7, Court of inquiry, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-7.md
- 15-11-8, Court of record, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-8.md
- 15-11-9, Authority to issue arrest warrants, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-9.md
- 15-11-10, Exclusive original jurisdiction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-10.md
- 15-11-11, Concurrent jurisdiction, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-11.md
- 15-11-11.1, Representation by appointed counsel in legitimation proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-11.1.md
- 15-11-12, Dual designation of children; consolidation of proceedings; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-12.md
- 15-11-13, Appointment of guardian or conservator, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-13.md
- 15-11-14, Transfers from probate court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-14.md
- 15-11-15, Transfers from superior court; custody and support, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-15.md
- 15-11-16, Commencement of proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-16.md
- 15-11-17, Conduct of hearings generally; applicability of Title 24, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-17.md
- 15-11-18, Subpoenas; application of Title 24, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-18.md
- 15-11-19, Rights of parties to proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-19.md
- 15-11-20, Referral for mediation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-20.md
- 15-11-21, Selection and appointment of mediator, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-21.md
- 15-11-22, Agreement to mediate; procedure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-22.md
- 15-11-23, Stay of proceeding pending mediation; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-23.md
- 15-11-24, Termination of mediation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-24.md
- 15-11-25, Approval of mediation agreements; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-25.md
- 15-11-26, Best interests of child, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-26.md
- 15-11-27, Physical and mental examinations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-27.md
- 15-11-28, Privilege against self-incrimination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-28.md
- 15-11-29, Protective orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-29.md
- 15-11-29.1, Parental accountability; court orders; enforcement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-29.1.md
- 15-11-30, Rights and duties of legal custodian, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-30.md
- 15-11-31, Contempt powers; other sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-31.md
- 15-11-32, Modification or vacation of orders; retroactive application, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-32.md
- 15-11-33, Transfer when disposition incorporates reunification plan and parents reside in different counties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-33.md
- 15-11-34, Commitment to adult correctional facility prohibited, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-34.md
- 15-11-35, Appeals, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-35.md
- 15-11-36, Expenses charged to county; payment by parent on court order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-36.md
- 15-11-37, Supervision fees, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-37.md
- 15-11-38, Community based risk reduction programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-38.md
- 15-11-39, Risk assessments or risk and needs assessments; case plans; issuance of orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-39.md
- 15-11-40, Information sharing; confidentiality, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-40.md
- 15-11-41, Compliance with privacy laws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-41.md
- 15-11-50, Creation of juvenile courts; appointment of judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-50.md
- 15-11-51, Qualification of judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-51.md
- 15-11-52, Terms and compensation of judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-52.md
- 15-11-53, Practice of law by judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-53.md
- 15-11-54, Administration and expenses of juvenile courts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-54.md
- 15-11-55, Applicability of local laws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-55.md
- 15-11-56, Simultaneous service by judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-56.md
- 15-11-57, Commissioning of juvenile court judges; appointment of associate juvenile court judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-57.md
- 15-11-58, Council of Juvenile Court Judges; role; director; notifications, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-58.md
- 15-11-59, Educational seminars, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-59.md
- 15-11-60, Associate juvenile court judges; qualifications, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-60.md
- 15-11-61, Associate juvenile court traffic judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-61.md
- 15-11-62, Pro tempore juvenile court judges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-62.md
- 15-11-63, Clerks and other personnel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-63.md
- 15-11-64, Collection of information by juvenile court clerks; reporting requirement; data collection, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-64.md
- 15-11-64.1, Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange; data elements; accessibility; annual report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-64.1.md
- 15-11-65, Training requirements for juvenile court clerks, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-65.md
- 15-11-66, Appointment and salaries of probation and intake officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-66.md
- 15-11-67, Duties of probation or community supervision officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-67.md
- 15-11-68, Duties of juvenile court intake officers; training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-68.md
- 15-11-69, Transfer of probation and intake services and employees to Department of Juvenile Justice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-69.md
- 15-11-70, Risk and needs assessment; establishment of family treatment court division; procedures; fees; acceptance of grants or donations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-70.md
- 15-11-71, Juvenile treatment court divisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-71.md
- 15-11-100, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-100.md
- 15-11-100.1, Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-100.1.md
- 15-11-101, Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-101.md
- 15-11-102, Dependency case time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-102.md
- 15-11-103, Right to attorney, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-103.md
- 15-11-104, Appointment and removal of guardian ad litem; use of a CASA, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-104.md
- 15-11-105, Powers and duties of guardian ad litem, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-105.md
- 15-11-106, Participation of a CASA, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-106.md
- 15-11-107, Treatment by spiritual means; life-threatening condition or disability exception, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-107.md
- 15-11-108, Notice of postadjudication hearings to parties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-108.md
- 15-11-109, Notice of hearings to specified nonparties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-109.md
- 15-11-110, Continuance of a hearing in dependency proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-110.md
- 15-11-111, Court orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-111.md
- 15-11-112, Court ordered visitation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-112.md
- 15-11-113, Date child is considered to have entered foster care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-113.md
- 15-11-125, Venue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-125.md
- 15-11-130, Emergency care and supervision of child without court order; immunity, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-130.md
- 15-11-130.1, Referral to victim assistance organizations of child suspected of being a victim of sexual exploitation or trafficking, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-130.1.md
- 15-11-131, Temporary protective custody of child by physician without court order and without parental consent; immunity, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-131.md
- 15-11-131.1, Right to obtain an independent medical evaluation or pediatric specialty consultation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-131.1.md
- 15-11-132, Verbal custody order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-132.md
- 15-11-133, Removal of child from the home; protective custody; consideration of alternatives, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-133.md
- 15-11-133.1, Temporary alternatives to foster care; orders; minimal preliminary assessments; preliminary protective hearing; time for hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-133.1.md
- 15-11-134, Required findings justifying removal from the home, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-134.md
- 15-11-135, Placement in eligible foster care, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-135.md
- 15-11-145, Preliminary protective hearing requirements; consideration of hearsay evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-145.md
- 15-11-146, Preliminary protective hearing; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-146.md
- 15-11-150, Authority to file petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-150.md
- 15-11-151, Time limitations for filing petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-151.md
- 15-11-152, Contents of petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-152.md
- 15-11-153, Amendment of petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-153.md
- 15-11-160, Issuance of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-160.md
- 15-11-161, Service of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-161.md
- 15-11-162, Sanctions for failure to obey summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-162.md
- 15-11-163, Interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-163.md
- 15-11-170, Discovery, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-170.md
- 15-11-180, Standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-180.md
- 15-11-181, Adjudication hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-181.md
- 15-11-190, Social study, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-190.md
- 15-11-191, Contents of social study, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-191.md
- 15-11-200, DFCS report; case plan, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-200.md
- 15-11-201, DFCS case plan; contents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-201.md
- 15-11-202, Reasonable efforts by DFCS to preserve or reunify families, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-202.md
- 15-11-203, When reasonable efforts by DFCS not required, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-203.md
- 15-11-204, Nonreunification hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-204.md
- 15-11-210, Disposition hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-210.md
- 15-11-211, Relative search by DFCS, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-211.md
- 15-11-212, Disposition of dependent child, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-212.md
- 15-11-213, Disposition orders; considerations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-213.md
- 15-11-214, Duration of disposition orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-214.md
- 15-11-215, Notice of change in placement hearings; use of hearsay evidence; presumptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-215.md
- 15-11-216, Periodic review hearing; required evidence; consideration of hearsay evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-216.md
- 15-11-217, Periodic review by judicial citizen review panel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-217.md
- 15-11-218, Content of orders following periodic review hearings or reports by judicial citizen review panels, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-218.md
- 15-11-219, Required findings for qualified residential treatment program admittance; assessment procedures; writing requirement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-219.md
- 15-11-220, Required findings after placement in qualified residential treatment program; documentation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-220.md
- 15-11-230, Permanency plan hearing; consideration of hearsay evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-230.md
- 15-11-231, Permanency plan report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-231.md
- 15-11-232, Permanency plan hearing; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-232.md
- 15-11-233, Termination of parental rights; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-233.md
- 15-11-240, Appointment of permanent guardian; jurisdiction; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-240.md
- 15-11-241, Petition for permanent guardian, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-241.md
- 15-11-242, Effect of guardianship order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-242.md
- 15-11-243, Permanent guardianship petition hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-243.md
- 15-11-243.1, Summons; required parties; personal appearance of adults or children; waiver of service, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-243.1.md
- 15-11-243.2, Service of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-243.2.md
- 15-11-243.3, Service upon biological father; objections; presumptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-243.3.md
- 15-11-244, Modification of permanent guardianship order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-244.md
- 15-11-260, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-260.md
- 15-11-260.1, Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-260.1.md
- 15-11-261, Scope, effect, and duration of order terminating parental rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-261.md
- 15-11-262, Right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-262.md
- 15-11-263, Physical and mental examinations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-263.md
- 15-11-264, Discovery, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-264.md
- 15-11-265, Suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-265.md
- 15-11-270, Venue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-270.md
- 15-11-280, Petition; style; contents; putative fathers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-280.md
- 15-11-281, Issuance of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-281.md
- 15-11-282, Service of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-282.md
- 15-11-283, Notice to father, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-283.md
- 15-11-284, Notice of effect of termination judgment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-284.md
- 15-11-285, Sanctions for failure to obey summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-285.md
- 15-11-300, Notice of hearings to specified parties; required findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-300.md
- 15-11-301, Expedited hearings; orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-301.md
- 15-11-302, Confidentiality of testimony of parties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-302.md
- 15-11-303, Standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-303.md
- 15-11-304, Applicability of Title 24; privileges, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-304.md
- 15-11-310, Grounds for determining termination of parental rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-310.md
- 15-11-311, Determination of whether child is without proper parental care and control, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-311.md
- 15-11-320, Termination of parental rights; findings; standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-320.md
- 15-11-321, Custody of child following termination proceedings or surrender of parental rights; use of hearsay evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-321.md
- 15-11-322, Continuing court review when child not adopted; use of hearsay evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-322.md
- 15-11-323, Reinstatement of parental rights; standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-323.md
- 15-11-324, Testimony and evidence from foster parents, caregivers, and others, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-324.md
- 15-11-340, Criteria for receiving services; development of transition plan; termination, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-340.md
- 15-11-341, Written report to court; review hearing and findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-341.md
- 15-11-342, Determination of dates; periodic review hearings; role of DFCS in hearing and transition planning, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-342.md
- 15-11-380, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-380.md
- 15-11-381, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-381.md
- 15-11-390, Filing of complaint, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-390.md
- 15-11-400, Child in need of services; time limitations for continued custody or temporary custody hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-400.md
- 15-11-401, Child in need of services; venue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-401.md
- 15-11-402, Right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-402.md
- 15-11-403, Continuance of a hearing in child in need of services proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-403.md
- 15-11-404, Case plan for a child alleged or found to be a child in need of services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-404.md
- 15-11-405, Termination of proceedings relating to a runaway child, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-405.md
- 15-11-410, Taking a child into temporary custody, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-410.md
- 15-11-411, Temporary custody; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-411.md
- 15-11-412, Temporary detention; place of custody, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-412.md
- 15-11-413, Continued custody hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-413.md
- 15-11-414, Continued custody hearing; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-414.md
- 15-11-415, Detention decision; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-415.md
- 15-11-420, Authority to file petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-420.md
- 15-11-421, Time limitations for filing petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-421.md
- 15-11-422, Content of petitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-422.md
- 15-11-423, Issuance of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-423.md
- 15-11-424, Service of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-424.md
- 15-11-425, Sanctions for failure to obey summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-425.md
- 15-11-440, Standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-440.md
- 15-11-441, Adjudication hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-441.md
- 15-11-442, Disposition hearing; time limitations; disposition of a child in need of services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-442.md
- 15-11-442.1, Placement of child in need of services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-442.1.md
- 15-11-443, Duration of disposition orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-443.md
- 15-11-444, Probation revocation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-444.md
- 15-11-445, Disposition reviews; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-445.md
- 15-11-450, Comprehensive services plan for child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed; plan manager, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-450.md
- 15-11-451, Hearing on mental health plan; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-451.md
- 15-11-470, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-470.md
- 15-11-471, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-471.md
- 15-11-472, Delinquency case time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-472.md
- 15-11-473, Conduct of delinquency proceeding by prosecuting attorney; access to information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-473.md
- 15-11-474, Parties in a delinquency proceeding; notice to DJJ, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-474.md
- 15-11-475, Right to attorney; waiver, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-475.md
- 15-11-476, Appointment of guardian ad litem, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-476.md
- 15-11-477, Orders for behavioral health evaluations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-477.md
- 15-11-478, Continuance of a hearing in delinquency proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-478.md
- 15-11-479, Admissions to court personnel inadmissible; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-479.md
- 15-11-480, When jeopardy attaches, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-480.md
- 15-11-481, Victim impact statement in delinquency proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-481.md
- 15-11-490, Venue; transfers between juvenile courts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-490.md
- 15-11-500, Order to take child into immediate custody, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-500.md
- 15-11-501, Taking child into custody; notice to custodian; notification of prosecuting attorney, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-501.md
- 15-11-502, Procedure after taking child into custody; detention, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-502.md
- 15-11-503, Detention decision; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-503.md
- 15-11-504, Place of detention; data on child detained, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-504.md
- 15-11-505, Use of detention assessments to determine if detention is warranted; serious delinquent acts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-505.md
- 15-11-506, Detention hearing; time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-506.md
- 15-11-507, Bail, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-507.md
- 15-11-508, Notification to victim of child’s release from detention, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-508.md
- 15-11-510, Intake; informal adjustment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-510.md
- 15-11-511, Arraignment; admissions at arraignment; right to attorney, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-511.md
- 15-11-515, Informal adjustment; circumstances; admissions; exceptions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-515.md
- 15-11-520, Authority to file petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-520.md
- 15-11-521, Time limitations for filing petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-521.md
- 15-11-522, Contents of petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-522.md
- 15-11-523, Amendment of petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-523.md
- 15-11-530, Issuance of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-530.md
- 15-11-531, Service of summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-531.md
- 15-11-532, Sanctions for failure to obey summons, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-532.md
- 15-11-540, Motion for dismissal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-540.md
- 15-11-541, Discovery procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-541.md
- 15-11-542, Motion to compel discovery; limitations; sanctions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-542.md
- 15-11-543, Notice of alibi defense, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-543.md
- 15-11-544, Continuing duty to disclose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-544.md
- 15-11-545, Court discretion to order disclosure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-545.md
- 15-11-546, Failure to comply with discovery request, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-546.md
- 15-11-560, Concurrent and original jurisdiction of superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-560.md
- 15-11-561, Waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction and transfer to superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-561.md
- 15-11-562, Transfer criteria; written report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-562.md
- 15-11-563, Statements made at transfer hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-563.md
- 15-11-564, Appeal of transfer order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-564.md
- 15-11-565, Places authorized for detention of child before and after transfer order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-565.md
- 15-11-566, Dismissal order upon transfer to superior court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-566.md
- 15-11-567, Transfers to juvenile court, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-567.md
- 15-11-580, Admission or denial of the allegations of a petition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-580.md
- 15-11-581, Standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-581.md
- 15-11-582, Adjudication hearing; time limitations; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-582.md
- 15-11-590, Predisposition investigation and report, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-590.md
- 15-11-600, Disposition hearing; time limitations; findings; evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-600.md
- 15-11-601, Disposition of delinquent act, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-601.md
- 15-11-601.1, Role of judiciary prior to placing child in custody of DFCS, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-601.1.md
- 15-11-602, Disposition of class A or class B designated felony act, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-602.md
- 15-11-603, Disposition of child adjudged to have committed delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; HIV testing; reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-603.md
- 15-11-604, Credit for time served, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-604.md
- 15-11-605, Probation management programs or secure probation sanctions programs; violations of probation programs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-605.md
- 15-11-606, Order of disposition not conviction of crime, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-606.md
- 15-11-607, Duration of disposition orders, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-607.md
- 15-11-608, Probation revocation; procedure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-608.md
- 15-11-620, Calculating time when child is delinquent and dependent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-620.md
- 15-11-621, Periodic review hearings for delinquent children in foster care or committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-621.md
- 15-11-622, Permanency planning requirements; reasons for failure to terminate parental rights, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-622.md
- 15-11-623, Permanency plan; hearing, notice, report, and findings of fact when a child is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-623.md
- 15-11-630, ‘‘Child’’ defined; juvenile traffic offenses; summons; hearings; penalties; transfers; providing information to Department of Driver Services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-630.md
- 15-11-650, Purpose of article, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-650.md
- 15-11-651, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-651.md
- 15-11-652, Stay of proceedings regarding child who may not be mentally competent to stand trial; appointment of attorney; tolling of time periods, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-652.md
- 15-11-653, Evaluation of a child’s mental condition; procedures; written reports; additional evaluations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-653.md
- 15-11-654, Transfer of proceedings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-654.md
- 15-11-655, Mental competency hearing; burden of proof; notice; rights during hearing; procedure; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-655.md
- 15-11-656, Disposition of incompetent child; competency remediation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-656.md
- 15-11-657, Restoration to competency; remediation orders and reports, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-657.md
- 15-11-658, Disposition of a child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-658.md
- 15-11-659, Court’s duty when child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-659.md
- 15-11-660, Review hearings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-660.md
- 15-11-680, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-680.md
- 15-11-681, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-681.md
- 15-11-682, Parental notification of abortion; hearing; venue, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-682.md
- 15-11-683, Time and notice of hearing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-683.md
- 15-11-684, Conduct of hearing; appeal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-684.md
- 15-11-685, Applicability to nonresidents, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-685.md
- 15-11-686, Medical emergency, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-686.md
- 15-11-687, Immunity of health care provider acting in good faith, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-687.md
- 15-11-688, Penalty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-688.md
- 15-11-700, Admission to hearings of general public and media, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-700.md
- 15-11-701, Sealing of files and records; hearings; limitations on disclosure; identity of victim, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-701.md
- 15-11-702, Children’s fingerprints, photographs, and names, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-702.md
- 15-11-703, Use of disposition and evidence, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-703.md
- 15-11-704, Public inspection of court files and records; use in subsequent juvenile or criminal prosecution, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-704.md
- 15-11-705, Child in need of services records; penalty for disclosure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-705.md
- 15-11-706, Records for cases handled through informal adjustment, mediation, or other nonadjudicatory procedure; penalty for disclosure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-706.md
- 15-11-707, Notice to school superintendent, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-707.md
- 15-11-708, Separation of juvenile and adult records for law enforcement; inspection; limited fingerprint access, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-708.md
- 15-11-709, Preservation and destruction of records; computer retrieval, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-709.md
- 15-11-710, Exchange of information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-710.md
- 15-11-720, Conditions under which emancipation may occur, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-720.md
- 15-11-721, Petition requirements, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-721.md
- 15-11-722, Summons, answer, and time limitations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-722.md
- 15-11-723, Appointment of attorney and guardian ad litem; affidavits of adults supporting emancipation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-723.md
- 15-11-724, Standard of proof, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-724.md
- 15-11-725, Emancipation hearing; findings, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-725.md
- 15-11-726, Rescission of emancipation order, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-726.md
- 15-11-727, Rights of emancipated child; limitations of parental obligations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-727.md
- 15-11-728, Duty to support; ability to marry, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-728.md
- 15-11-740, Short title; purpose, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-740.md
- 15-11-741, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-741.md
- 15-11-742, Creation of the Office of Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; staff and personnel; contracts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-742.md
- 15-11-743, Duties of advocate, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-743.md
- 15-11-744, Rights and powers of advocate; subpoena; judicial actions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-744.md
- 15-11-745, Discrimination or retaliation prohibited against persons making complaints or providing information, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-745.md
- 15-11-746, Investigation of complaints, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-746.md
- 15-11-747, Child advocate advisory committee; membership; role of committee, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/15-11-747.md