Georgia Statutes
§ 15-11-12 — Dual designation of children; consolidation of proceedings; time limitations
Georgia·Title 15
(a)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a child from being adjudicated both a dependent child and a delinquent child or both a dependent child and a child in need of services if there exists a factual basis for such a finding.
(b)If a child alleged or adjudicated to be a delinquent child or a child in need of services is also alleged or adjudicated to be a dependent child, dependency proceedings may be consolidated with delinquency or child in need of services proceedings to the extent consistent with due process of law as provided in Articles 3, 5, and 6 of this chapter.
(c)The time frames and requirements of Article 3 of this chapter shall apply to cases in which a child alleged or adjudicated to be a child in need of services or a delinquent child is placed in foster
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Legislative History
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 75,§ 1-3, eff. 5/5/2015. Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.
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