§ 15-11-741. Definitions

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-741

As used in this article, the term:(1) "Advocate" or "child advocate" means the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children established under Code Section 15-11-742.(2) "Agency" shall have the same meaning and application as provided for in paragraph (1) of...

§ 15-11-740. Short title; purpose

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-740

(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act."(b) In keeping with this article's purpose of assisting, protecting, and restoring the security of children whose well-being is threatened, it is the intent of the General...

§ 15-11-655. Mental competency hearing; burden of proof; notice; rights during hearing; procedure; findings

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-655

(a) A hearing to determine if a child is incompetent to proceed shall be conducted within 60 days after the initial court order for evaluation. The hearing may be continued by the court for good cause shown.(b) Written notice shall be given to all parties and the victim at least ten days prior to...

§ 15-11-603. Disposition of child adjudged to have committed delinquent act constituting AIDS transmitting crime; HIV testing; reports

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-603

(a) As part of any order of disposition regarding a child adjudged to have committed a delinquent act constituting an AIDS transmitting crime, the court may in its discretion and after conferring with the director of the health district, order that such child submit to an HIV test within 45 days...

§ 15-11-602. Disposition of class A or class B designated felony act

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-602

(a) When a child is adjudicated to have committed a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act, the order of disposition shall be made within 20 days of the conclusion of the disposition hearing. The court may make one of the following orders of disposition best suited to...

§ 15-11-601. Disposition of delinquent act

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-601

(a) At the conclusion of the disposition hearing, if a child who committed a delinquent act is determined to be in need of treatment or rehabilitation, then after considering the results of such child's risk assessment if the court is contemplating placing such child in restrictive custody, the...

§ 15-11-508. Notification to victim of child's release from detention

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-508

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:(1) "Notice" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-17-3.(2) "Victim" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-17-3.(3) "Violent delinquent act" means to commit, attempt to commit,...

§ 15-11-481. Victim impact statement in delinquency proceedings

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-481

(a) The victim of a child's alleged delinquent act shall be entitled to the same rights, notices, and benefits as the victim of a crime committed by an adult as set forth in Chapters 14, 15, 15A, and 17 of Title 17. The rights, notices, and benefits to a victim set forth in this article shall not...

§ 15-11-101. Medical and psychological evaluation orders when investigating child abuse and neglect

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-101

(a) If necessary, the investigator of a report of child abuse and neglect may apply to the court for certain medical examinations and evaluations of a child or other children in the household.(b) Upon a showing of probable cause in an affidavit executed by the applicant, the court may order a...

§ 15-11-29. Protective orders

Statutes | O.C.G.A. § 15-11-29

(a) In any proceeding under this chapter, either on application of a party or on the court's own motion, the court may make an order restraining or otherwise controlling the conduct of a person if due notice of the application or motion and the grounds therefor and an opportunity to be heard...