Georgia Commons

Title 29. GUARDIAN AND WARD

Chapter 9. COURT PROCEEDINGS

20 sections · 29-9-1 to 29-9-19

  1. 29-9-1Application of chapter.
  2. 29-9-2Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions; authority of conservator or guardian to act; ineligibility of appointed counsel to be appointed guardian ad litem.
  3. 29-9-3Assessment of costs, compensation, fees, and expenses; factors; enforcement; abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  4. 29-9-4Personal service; procedure.
  5. 29-9-5Service upon current residence addresses; service by publication.
  6. 29-9-6Service upon conservator or guardian.
  7. 29-9-7Judge’s discretion on notice, service, and additional time for proceedings; additional notice requirements for persons residing in another state.
  8. 29-9-8Waiver of service or notice; written consent.
  9. 29-9-9Oaths, affirmations, and affidavits.
  10. 29-9-10Oath by department delegate.
  11. 29-9-11Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings.
  12. 29-9-12Issuance of citations.
  13. 29-9-13Satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification.
  14. 29-9-13.1Authentication of documents.
  15. 29-9-14Court ordered hearings.
  16. 29-9-15Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem.
  17. 29-9-16Compensation for tasks performed and expenses relating to examination or attendance at hearing.
  18. 29-9-17Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian.
  19. 29-9-18Sealing of records on conservatorship or guardianship.
  20. 29-9-19Petitioner for guardian or conservator to submit to criminal history records check.