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GA HB1073
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brian Strickland
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AI Summary
- Adoption proceedings must be stayed when an appeal of a termination of parental rights order is pending, until the order becomes final through conclusion of appellate proceedings or expiration of the time to seek review
- Juvenile courts must continue to conduct hearings and issue orders while an appeal is pending, except for proceedings related to adoption and termination of parental rights
- Juvenile court judgments or orders cannot be superseded or modified during appeal except at the trial court's discretion; orders stand until reversed or modified by the reviewing court
- Waiver of the right to an attorney by a party (other than a child) in juvenile court proceedings must be made knowingly, voluntarily, and on the record
- Amends Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (the Juvenile Code), specifically Code Sections 15-11-35 (appeals) and 15-11-103 (right to an attorney)
Legislative Description
Juvenile Code; procedure in juvenile courts; change provisions
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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