Georgia § 15-11-523 Amendment of petition

Georgia Statutes

§ 15-11-523 — Amendment of petition

Georgia § 15-11-523

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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-523 (2026).

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(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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(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.