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Título 15. COURTS

Capítulo 11. JUVENILE CODE

307 secciones · 15-11-1 a 15-11-747

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Artículo 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 15-11-1Purpose of chapter.
  2. 15-11-2Definitions.
  3. 15-11-3Direct calendaring.
  4. 15-11-4Other laws apply to chapter.
  5. 15-11-5Computations of time.
  6. 15-11-6Computation of age.
  7. 15-11-7Court of inquiry.
  8. 15-11-8Court of record.
  9. 15-11-9Authority to issue arrest warrants.
  10. 15-11-10Exclusive original jurisdiction.
  11. 15-11-11Concurrent jurisdiction.
  12. 15-11-11.1Representation by appointed counsel in legitimation proceedings.
  13. 15-11-12Dual designation of children; consolidation of proceedings; time limitations.
  14. 15-11-13Appointment of guardian or conservator.
  15. 15-11-14Transfers from probate court.
  16. 15-11-15Transfers from superior court; custody and support.
  17. 15-11-16Commencement of proceedings.
  18. 15-11-17Conduct of hearings generally; applicability of Title 24.
  19. 15-11-18Subpoenas; application of Title 24.
  20. 15-11-19Rights of parties to proceedings.
  21. 15-11-20Referral for mediation.
  22. 15-11-21Selection and appointment of mediator.
  23. 15-11-22Agreement to mediate; procedure.
  24. 15-11-23Stay of proceeding pending mediation; time limitations.
  25. 15-11-24Termination of mediation.
  26. 15-11-25Approval of mediation agreements; exceptions.
  27. 15-11-26Best interests of child.
  28. 15-11-27Physical and mental examinations.
  29. 15-11-28Privilege against self-incrimination.
  30. 15-11-29Protective orders.
  31. 15-11-29.1Parental accountability; court orders; enforcement.
  32. 15-11-30Rights and duties of legal custodian.
  33. 15-11-31Contempt powers; other sanctions.
  34. 15-11-32Modification or vacation of orders; retroactive application.
  35. 15-11-33Transfer when disposition incorporates reunification plan and parents reside in different counties.
  36. 15-11-34Commitment to adult correctional facility prohibited.
  37. 15-11-35Appeals.
  38. 15-11-36Expenses charged to county; payment by parent on court order.
  39. 15-11-37Supervision fees.
  40. 15-11-38Community based risk reduction programs.
  41. 15-11-39Risk assessments or risk and needs assessments; case plans; issuance of orders.
  42. 15-11-40Information sharing; confidentiality.
  43. 15-11-41Compliance with privacy laws.

Artículo 2. JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATION

  1. 15-11-50Creation of juvenile courts; appointment of judges.
  2. 15-11-51Qualification of judges.
  3. 15-11-52Terms and compensation of judges.
  4. 15-11-53Practice of law by judges.
  5. 15-11-54Administration and expenses of juvenile courts.
  6. 15-11-55Applicability of local laws.
  7. 15-11-56Simultaneous service by judges.
  8. 15-11-57Commissioning of juvenile court judges; appointment of associate juvenile court judges.
  9. 15-11-58Council of Juvenile Court Judges; role; director; notifications.
  10. 15-11-59Educational seminars.
  11. 15-11-60Associate juvenile court judges; qualifications.
  12. 15-11-61Associate juvenile court traffic judges.
  13. 15-11-62Pro tempore juvenile court judges.
  14. 15-11-63Clerks and other personnel.
  15. 15-11-64Collection of information by juvenile court clerks; reporting requirement; data collection.
  16. 15-11-64.1Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange; data elements; accessibility; annual report.
  17. 15-11-65Training requirements for juvenile court clerks.
  18. 15-11-66Appointment and salaries of probation and intake officers.
  19. 15-11-67Duties of probation or community supervision officers.
  20. 15-11-68Duties of juvenile court intake officers; training.
  21. 15-11-69Transfer of probation and intake services and employees to Department of Juvenile Justice.
  22. 15-11-70Risk and needs assessment; establishment of family treatment court division; procedures; fees; acceptance of grants or donations.
  23. 15-11-71Juvenile treatment court divisions.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 15-11-100Purpose of article.
  2. 15-11-100.1Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act.
  3. 15-11-101Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect.
  4. 15-11-102Dependency case time limitations.
  5. 15-11-103Right to attorney.
  6. 15-11-104Appointment and removal of guardian ad litem; use of a CASA.
  7. 15-11-105Powers and duties of guardian ad litem.
  8. 15-11-106Participation of a CASA.
  9. 15-11-107Treatment by spiritual means; life-threatening condition or disability exception.
  10. 15-11-108Notice of postadjudication hearings to parties.
  11. 15-11-109Notice of hearings to specified nonparties.
  12. 15-11-110Continuance of a hearing in dependency proceedings.
  13. 15-11-111Court orders.
  14. 15-11-112Court ordered visitation.
  15. 15-11-113Date child is considered to have entered foster care.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 2. VENUE FOR DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS

  1. 15-11-125Venue.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 3. TAKING INTO CARE

  1. 15-11-130Emergency care and supervision of child without court order; immunity.
  2. 15-11-130.1Referral to victim assistance organizations of child suspected of being a victim of sexual exploitation or trafficking.
  3. 15-11-131Temporary protective custody of child by physician without court order and without parental consent; immunity.
  4. 15-11-131.1Right to obtain an independent medical evaluation or pediatric specialty consultation.
  5. 15-11-132Verbal custody order.
  6. 15-11-133Removal of child from the home; protective custody; consideration of alternatives.
  7. 15-11-133.1Temporary alternatives to foster care; orders; minimal preliminary assessments; preliminary protective hearing; time for hearings.
  8. 15-11-134Required findings justifying removal from the home.
  9. 15-11-135Placement in eligible foster care.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 4. PRELIMINARY PROTECTIVE HEARINGS

  1. 15-11-145Preliminary protective hearing requirements; consideration of hearsay evidence.
  2. 15-11-146Preliminary protective hearing; findings.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 5. DEPENDENCY PETITIONS

  1. 15-11-150Authority to file petition.
  2. 15-11-151Time limitations for filing petition.
  3. 15-11-152Contents of petition.
  4. 15-11-153Amendment of petition.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 6. SUMMONS AND SERVICE

  1. 15-11-160Issuance of summons.
  2. 15-11-161Service of summons.
  3. 15-11-162Sanctions for failure to obey summons.
  4. 15-11-163Interlocutory order of disposition when summons served by publication.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 7. PREADJUDICATION PROCEDURES

  1. 15-11-170Discovery.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 8. ADJUDICATION

  1. 15-11-180Standard of proof.
  2. 15-11-181Adjudication hearing.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 9. PREDISPOSITION SOCIAL STUDIES

  1. 15-11-190Social study.
  2. 15-11-191Contents of social study.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 10. FAMILY REUNIFICATION DETERMINATION

  1. 15-11-200DFCS report; case plan.
  2. 15-11-201DFCS case plan; contents.
  3. 15-11-202Reasonable efforts by DFCS to preserve or reunify families.
  4. 15-11-203When reasonable efforts by DFCS not required.
  5. 15-11-204Nonreunification hearing.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 11. DISPOSITION

  1. 15-11-210Disposition hearing.
  2. 15-11-211Relative search by DFCS.
  3. 15-11-212Disposition of dependent child.
  4. 15-11-213Disposition orders; considerations.
  5. 15-11-214Duration of disposition orders.
  6. 15-11-215Notice of change in placement hearings; use of hearsay evidence; presumptions.
  7. 15-11-216Periodic review hearing; required evidence; consideration of hearsay evidence.
  8. 15-11-217Periodic review by judicial citizen review panel.
  9. 15-11-218Content of orders following periodic review hearings or reports by judicial citizen review panels.
  10. 15-11-219Required findings for qualified residential treatment program admittance; assessment procedures; writing requirement.
  11. 15-11-220Required findings after placement in qualified residential treatment program; documentation.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 12. PERMANENCY PLAN

  1. 15-11-230Permanency plan hearing; consideration of hearsay evidence.
  2. 15-11-231Permanency plan report.
  3. 15-11-232Permanency plan hearing; findings.
  4. 15-11-233Termination of parental rights; exceptions.

Artículo 3. DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS · Parte 13. PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP

  1. 15-11-240Appointment of permanent guardian; jurisdiction; findings.
  2. 15-11-241Petition for permanent guardian.
  3. 15-11-242Effect of guardianship order.
  4. 15-11-243Permanent guardianship petition hearing.
  5. 15-11-243.1Summons; required parties; personal appearance of adults or children; waiver of service.
  6. 15-11-243.2Service of summons.
  7. 15-11-243.3Service upon biological father; objections; presumptions.
  8. 15-11-244Modification of permanent guardianship order.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 15-11-260Purpose of article.
  2. 15-11-260.1Exemption when governed by Indian Child Welfare Act.
  3. 15-11-261Scope, effect, and duration of order terminating parental rights.
  4. 15-11-262Right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem.
  5. 15-11-263Physical and mental examinations.
  6. 15-11-264Discovery.
  7. 15-11-265Suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 2. VENUE FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS

  1. 15-11-270Venue.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 3. PETITION AND SUMMONS

  1. 15-11-280Petition; style; contents; putative fathers.
  2. 15-11-281Issuance of summons.
  3. 15-11-282Service of summons.
  4. 15-11-283Notice to father.
  5. 15-11-284Notice of effect of termination judgment.
  6. 15-11-285Sanctions for failure to obey summons.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 4. HEARINGS

  1. 15-11-300Notice of hearings to specified parties; required findings.
  2. 15-11-301Expedited hearings; orders.
  3. 15-11-302Confidentiality of testimony of parties.
  4. 15-11-303Standard of proof.
  5. 15-11-304Applicability of Title 24; privileges.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 5. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

  1. 15-11-310Grounds for determining termination of parental rights.
  2. 15-11-311Determination of whether child is without proper parental care and control.

Artículo 4. TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS · Parte 6. DISPOSITION

  1. 15-11-320Termination of parental rights; findings; standard of proof.
  2. 15-11-321Custody of child following termination proceedings or surrender of parental rights; use of hearsay evidence.
  3. 15-11-322Continuing court review when child not adopted; use of hearsay evidence.
  4. 15-11-323Reinstatement of parental rights; standard of proof.
  5. 15-11-324Testimony and evidence from foster parents, caregivers, and others.

Artículo 4A. EXTENDED CARE YOUTH SERVICES

  1. 15-11-340Criteria for receiving services; development of transition plan; termination.
  2. 15-11-341Written report to court; review hearing and findings.
  3. 15-11-342Determination of dates; periodic review hearings; role of DFCS in hearing and transition planning.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 15-11-380Purpose of article.
  2. 15-11-381Definitions.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 2. INFORMAL PROCEDURES

  1. 15-11-390Filing of complaint.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 3. FORMAL COURT PROCEDURES

  1. 15-11-400Child in need of services; time limitations for continued custody or temporary custody hearings.
  2. 15-11-401Child in need of services; venue.
  3. 15-11-402Right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem.
  4. 15-11-403Continuance of a hearing in child in need of services proceedings.
  5. 15-11-404Case plan for a child alleged or found to be a child in need of services.
  6. 15-11-405Termination of proceedings relating to a runaway child.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 4. PREADJUDICATION CUSTODY AND RELEASE OF CHILDREN

  1. 15-11-410Taking a child into temporary custody.
  2. 15-11-411Temporary custody; time limitations.
  3. 15-11-412Temporary detention; place of custody.
  4. 15-11-413Continued custody hearing.
  5. 15-11-414Continued custody hearing; findings.
  6. 15-11-415Detention decision; findings.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 5. PETITION AND SUMMONS

  1. 15-11-420Authority to file petition.
  2. 15-11-421Time limitations for filing petition.
  3. 15-11-422Content of petitions.
  4. 15-11-423Issuance of summons.
  5. 15-11-424Service of summons.
  6. 15-11-425Sanctions for failure to obey summons.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 6. ADJUDICATION, DISPOSITION, AND REVIEWS

  1. 15-11-440Standard of proof.
  2. 15-11-441Adjudication hearing.
  3. 15-11-442Disposition hearing; time limitations; disposition of a child in need of services.
  4. 15-11-442.1Placement of child in need of services.
  5. 15-11-443Duration of disposition orders.
  6. 15-11-444Probation revocation.
  7. 15-11-445Disposition reviews; time limitations.

Artículo 5. CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES · Parte 7. MENTAL HEALTH

  1. 15-11-450Comprehensive services plan for child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed; plan manager.
  2. 15-11-451Hearing on mental health plan; time limitations.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 15-11-470Purpose of article.
  2. 15-11-471Definitions.
  3. 15-11-472Delinquency case time limitations.
  4. 15-11-473Conduct of delinquency proceeding by prosecuting attorney; access to information.
  5. 15-11-474Parties in a delinquency proceeding; notice to DJJ.
  6. 15-11-475Right to attorney; waiver.
  7. 15-11-476Appointment of guardian ad litem.
  8. 15-11-477Orders for behavioral health evaluations.
  9. 15-11-478Continuance of a hearing in delinquency proceedings.
  10. 15-11-479Admissions to court personnel inadmissible; exceptions.
  11. 15-11-480When jeopardy attaches.
  12. 15-11-481Victim impact statement in delinquency proceedings.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 2. VENUE IN DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS

  1. 15-11-490Venue; transfers between juvenile courts.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 3. CUSTODY AND RELEASE OF CHILD

  1. 15-11-500Order to take child into immediate custody.
  2. 15-11-501Taking child into custody; notice to custodian; notification of prosecuting attorney.
  3. 15-11-502Procedure after taking child into custody; detention.
  4. 15-11-503Detention decision; findings.
  5. 15-11-504Place of detention; data on child detained.
  6. 15-11-505Use of detention assessments to determine if detention is warranted; serious delinquent acts.
  7. 15-11-506Detention hearing; time limitations.
  8. 15-11-507Bail.
  9. 15-11-508Notification to victim of child’s release from detention.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 4. INTAKE OR ARRAIGNMENT

  1. 15-11-510Intake; informal adjustment.
  2. 15-11-511Arraignment; admissions at arraignment; right to attorney.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 5. INFORMAL ADJUSTMENT

  1. 15-11-515Informal adjustment; circumstances; admissions; exceptions.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 6. DELINQUENCY PETITION

  1. 15-11-520Authority to file petition.
  2. 15-11-521Time limitations for filing petition.
  3. 15-11-522Contents of petition.
  4. 15-11-523Amendment of petition.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 7. SUMMONS AND SERVICE

  1. 15-11-530Issuance of summons.
  2. 15-11-531Service of summons.
  3. 15-11-532Sanctions for failure to obey summons.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 8. PREADJUDICATION PROCEDURES

  1. 15-11-540Motion for dismissal.
  2. 15-11-541Discovery procedures.
  3. 15-11-542Motion to compel discovery; limitations; sanctions.
  4. 15-11-543Notice of alibi defense.
  5. 15-11-544Continuing duty to disclose.
  6. 15-11-545Court discretion to order disclosure.
  7. 15-11-546Failure to comply with discovery request.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 9. TRANSFERS

  1. 15-11-560Concurrent and original jurisdiction of superior court.
  2. 15-11-561Waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction and transfer to superior court.
  3. 15-11-562Transfer criteria; written report.
  4. 15-11-563Statements made at transfer hearing.
  5. 15-11-564Appeal of transfer order.
  6. 15-11-565Places authorized for detention of child before and after transfer order.
  7. 15-11-566Dismissal order upon transfer to superior court.
  8. 15-11-567Transfers to juvenile court.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 10. ADJUDICATION

  1. 15-11-580Admission or denial of the allegations of a petition.
  2. 15-11-581Standard of proof.
  3. 15-11-582Adjudication hearing; time limitations; findings.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 11. REPORT CONTENTS; DISCLOSURE

  1. 15-11-590Predisposition investigation and report.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 12. DISPOSITION

  1. 15-11-600Disposition hearing; time limitations; findings; evidence.
  2. 15-11-601Disposition of delinquent act.
  3. 15-11-601.1Role of judiciary prior to placing child in custody of DFCS.
  4. 15-11-602Disposition of class A or class B designated felony act.
  5. 15-11-603Disposition of child adjudged to have committed delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; HIV testing; reports.
  6. 15-11-604Credit for time served.
  7. 15-11-605Probation management programs or secure probation sanctions programs; violations of probation programs.
  8. 15-11-606Order of disposition not conviction of crime.
  9. 15-11-607Duration of disposition orders.
  10. 15-11-608Probation revocation; procedure.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 13. PERMANENCY PLANNING FOR DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN

  1. 15-11-620Calculating time when child is delinquent and dependent.
  2. 15-11-621Periodic review hearings for delinquent children in foster care or committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
  3. 15-11-622Permanency planning requirements; reasons for failure to terminate parental rights.
  4. 15-11-623Permanency plan; hearing, notice, report, and findings of fact when a child is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Artículo 6. DELINQUENCY · Parte 14. TRAFFIC OFFENSES

  1. 15-11-630‘‘Child’’ defined; juvenile traffic offenses; summons; hearings; penalties; transfers; providing information to Department of Driver Services.

Artículo 7. COMPETENCY IN DELINQUENCY OR CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES CASES

  1. 15-11-650Purpose of article.
  2. 15-11-651Definitions.
  3. 15-11-652Stay of proceedings regarding child who may not be mentally competent to stand trial; appointment of attorney; tolling of time periods.
  4. 15-11-653Evaluation of a child’s mental condition; procedures; written reports; additional evaluations.
  5. 15-11-654Transfer of proceedings.
  6. 15-11-655Mental competency hearing; burden of proof; notice; rights during hearing; procedure; findings.
  7. 15-11-656Disposition of incompetent child; competency remediation.
  8. 15-11-657Restoration to competency; remediation orders and reports.
  9. 15-11-658Disposition of a child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed.
  10. 15-11-659Court’s duty when child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed.
  11. 15-11-660Review hearings.

Artículo 8. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ACT

  1. 15-11-680Short title.
  2. 15-11-681Definitions.
  3. 15-11-682Parental notification of abortion; hearing; venue.
  4. 15-11-683Time and notice of hearing.
  5. 15-11-684Conduct of hearing; appeal.
  6. 15-11-685Applicability to nonresidents.
  7. 15-11-686Medical emergency.
  8. 15-11-687Immunity of health care provider acting in good faith.
  9. 15-11-688Penalty.

Artículo 9. ACCESS TO HEARINGS AND RECORDS

  1. 15-11-700Admission to hearings of general public and media.
  2. 15-11-701Sealing of files and records; hearings; limitations on disclosure; identity of victim.
  3. 15-11-702Children’s fingerprints, photographs, and names.
  4. 15-11-703Use of disposition and evidence.
  5. 15-11-704Public inspection of court files and records; use in subsequent juvenile or criminal prosecution.
  6. 15-11-705Child in need of services records; penalty for disclosure.
  7. 15-11-706Records for cases handled through informal adjustment, mediation, or other nonadjudicatory procedure; penalty for disclosure.
  8. 15-11-707Notice to school superintendent.
  9. 15-11-708Separation of juvenile and adult records for law enforcement; inspection; limited fingerprint access.
  10. 15-11-709Preservation and destruction of records; computer retrieval.
  11. 15-11-710Exchange of information.

Artículo 10. EMANCIPATION

  1. 15-11-720Conditions under which emancipation may occur.
  2. 15-11-721Petition requirements.
  3. 15-11-722Summons, answer, and time limitations.
  4. 15-11-723Appointment of attorney and guardian ad litem; affidavits of adults supporting emancipation.
  5. 15-11-724Standard of proof.
  6. 15-11-725Emancipation hearing; findings.
  7. 15-11-726Rescission of emancipation order.
  8. 15-11-727Rights of emancipated child; limitations of parental obligations.
  9. 15-11-728Duty to support; ability to marry.

Artículo 11. GEORGIA CHILD ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ACT

  1. 15-11-740Short title; purpose.
  2. 15-11-741Definitions.
  3. 15-11-742Creation of the Office of Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; staff and personnel; contracts.
  4. 15-11-743Duties of advocate.
  5. 15-11-744Rights and powers of advocate; subpoena; judicial actions.
  6. 15-11-745Discrimination or retaliation prohibited against persons making complaints or providing information.
  7. 15-11-746Investigation of complaints.
  8. 15-11-747Child advocate advisory committee; membership; role of committee.