Georgia Statutes

§ 19-8-28 — Adoption of an orphan

Georgia § 19-8-28

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Bluebook

O.C.G.A. § 19-8-28 (2026).

Text

When a child is an orphan, the petitioner shall not be required to have a guardian appointed for such child in order for a guardian to execute a surrender of rights. Such child shall be adoptable without a surrender of rights.

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Legislative History

Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 285,§ 1-1, eff. 9/1/2018.

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