Juvenile Code and Domestic Relations; provisions relating to the protection of children; strengthen, clarify and update
It became law on Jan 1, 2022.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jan 1, 2022
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and domestic relations, so as to strengthen, clarify, and update provisions relating to the protection of children; to require annual training for juvenile court intake officers; to provide for the consideration of evidence, including hearsay evidence, in certain juvenile proceedings; to revise provisions relative to the Juvenile Code and the reporting of child abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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