Georgia Statutes
§ 15-11-523 — Amendment of petition
Georgia·Title 15
(a)A prosecuting attorney may amend a petition alleging delinquency at any time prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing. However, if an amendment is made, a child may request a continuance of his or her adjudication hearing. A continuance may be granted by the court for such period as required in the interest of justice.
(b)When a petition alleging delinquency is amended to include material changes to the allegations or new charges of delinquency for adjudication, the petition shall be served in accordance with Code Sections 15-11-530 and 15-11-531 .
(c)After jeopardy attaches, a petition alleging delinquency shall not be amended to include new charges of delinquency.
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Related
In the Interest of J. H., a Child
783 S.E.2d 367 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2016)
In the Interest of C. W., a Child
815 S.E.2d 123 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2018)
Legislative History
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.
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