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GA SB401
Bill
Status
Passed
4/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
- Each juvenile court must collect data on all cases where a child alleged or adjudicated as dependent is placed in foster care, and electronically submit that data to the Administrative Office of the Courts for incorporation into the Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange
- Required data elements include 22 categories of information such as dates of custody placement, dependency petition filing, attorney and guardian ad litem appointments, hearings (preliminary protective, adjudication, disposition, review, permanency), termination of parental rights filings and hearings, continuance orders, and compliance with statutory time limitations
- Juvenile courts must maintain dockets readily accessible to case parties and upload required data to the Georgia Juvenile Data Exchange at least once per week
- Beginning April 15, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Administrative Office of the Courts must submit de-identified data and a comprehensive permanency report organized by county to the General Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and chairs of relevant appropriations and committee leadership
- Petitions to terminate parental rights must be immediately filed and docketed without delay when presented to the juvenile court clerk, replacing the prior requirement that such petitions be endorsed by the court as provided for dependency petitions
Legislative Description
Senate Foster Care and Adoption Study Committee; implement recommendations
Last Action
Act 468
4/23/2024
Committee Referrals
Juvenile Justice2/26/2024
Children and Families1/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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