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GA Code § 15-11-502 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 3 - Custody and Release of Child|§ 15-11-502. Procedure After Taking Child Into Custody; Detention

  A person taking an alleged delinquent child into custody, with all reasonable speed and without first taking such child elsewhere, shall:   Immediately release such child, without bond, to his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court;   Immediately deliver such child to a medical facility if such child is believed to suffer from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment and, upon delivery, shall promptly contact a juvenile court intake officer. Immediately upon being notified by the person taking such child into custody, the juvenile court intake officer shall determine if such child can be administered a detention assessment and if so, shall conduct such assessment and determine if such child should be released, remain in protective custody, or be brought before the court; or   Bring such child immediately before the juvenile court or promptly contact a juvenile court intake officer. The court or juvenile court intake officer shall determine if such child should be released or detained. All determinations and court orders regarding detention shall comply with the requirements of this article and shall be based on an individual detention assessment of such child and his or her circumstances.     Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, a law enforcement officer may detain an alleged delinquent child for a reasonable period of time sufficient to conduct interrogations and perform routine law enforcement procedures including but not limited to fingerprinting, photographing, and the preparation of any necessary records.   Prior to a detention hearing, an alleged delinquent child shall be placed in detention, if necessary, only in such places as are authorized by Code Section 15-11-504.     (Code 1981, §15-11-502, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Editor's notes.   - In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under pre-2000 Code Section 15-11-19, which was subsequently repealed but was succeeded by provisions in this Code section, are included in the annotations for this Code section. See the Editor's notes at the beginning of the chapter.   Juvenile court intake officers.    - Officers of the juvenile division of the sheriff's department may not also serve as juvenile court intake officers for purposes of compliance with former statutory provisions. 1983 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U83-66 (decided under former O.C.G.A. § 15-11-19).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 47 Am. Jur. 2d, Juvenile Courts and Delinquent and Dependent Children, § 66 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 43 C.J.S., Infants, §§ 140 et seq., 239.   U.L.A.   - Uniform Juvenile Court Act (U.L.A.) § 15.
GA Code § 15-11-505 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 3 - Custody and Release of Child|§ 15-11-505. Use of Detention Assessments to Determine if Detention Is Warranted; "Serious Delinquent Act" Defined

  If an alleged delinquent child is brought before the court, delivered to a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility or foster care facility designated by the court, or otherwise taken into custody, the juvenile court intake officer shall immediately administer a detention assessment and determine if such child should be detained, taking into account subsection (b) of this Code section. Such child shall be released unless it appears that his or her detention is warranted.     As used in this subsection, the term "serious delinquent act" means to commit, attempt to commit, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of another to commit a delinquent act which if committed by an adult would constitute:   Aggravated assault;   Aggravated battery;   Aggravated child molestation;   Aggravated cruelty to animals;   Aggravated sexual battery;   Aggravated sodomy;   Armed robbery involving a firearm;   Arson in the first degree;   Burglary in the first degree;   Child molestation;   Escape;   Hijacking a motor vehicle in the first degree;   Home invasion in the first or second degree;   Involuntary manslaughter;   Murder;   Participating in criminal gang activity, as defined in subparagraphs (A) through (G) and (J) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 16-15-3, in violation of Code Section 16-15-4;   Rape;   Robbery;   Sexual exploitation of children;   Smash and grab burglary;   Trafficking of substances in violation of Code Section 16-13-31 or 16-13-31.1;   Vehicular homicide; or   Voluntary manslaughter.     When a child who is 13 years of age or younger is taken into custody as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section for any delinquent act other than a serious delinquent act, there shall be a presumption that such child should not be detained.       (Code 1981, §15-11-505, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2016, p. 443, § 1-7/SB 367; Ga. L. 2017, p. 417, § 2-1/SB 104.)   Law reviews.   - For article on the 2016 amendment of this Code section, see 33 Georgia St. U.L. Rev. 139 (2016). For article on the 2017 amendment of this Code section, see 34 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 61 (2017). For annual survey on criminal law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 73 (2017).
GA Code § 15-11-508 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 3 - Custody and Release of Child|§ 15-11-508. Notification to Victim of Child's Release From Detention

  As used in this Code section, the term:   "Notice" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-17-3.   "Victim" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 17-17-3.   "Violent delinquent act" means to commit, attempt to commit, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of another to commit a delinquent act which if committed by an adult would constitute:   A serious violent felony as defined by Code Section 17-10-6.1;   A class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act;   Stalking or aggravated stalking as provided by Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16; or   Any attempt to commit, conspiracy to commit, or solicitation of another to commit an offense enumerated in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph.       If a child accused of a violent delinquent act is detained pending adjudication, a juvenile court intake officer shall provide notice to the victim, whenever practicable, that such child is to be released from detention not less than 24 hours prior to such child's release from detention.   Not less than 48 hours prior to a child who has been adjudicated to have committed a violent delinquent act being released from detention or transferred to a nonsecure residential facility, a juvenile court intake officer shall, whenever practicable, provide notice to the victim of such pending release or transfer.   Victim notification need not be given unless a victim has expressed a desire for such notification and has provided a juvenile court intake officer with a current address and telephone number. It shall be the duty of a juvenile court intake officer to advise the victim of his or her right to notification and of the requirement of the victim to provide a primary and personal telephone number to which such notification shall be directed.     (Code 1981, §15-11-508, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   Cross references.   - Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, T. 17, C. 17.
GA Code § 15-11-510 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 4 - Intake or Arraignment|§ 15-11-510. Intake; Informal Adjustment

  If an alleged delinquent child has not been detained after the filing of a complaint, he or she shall be promptly referred to intake or given a date for arraignment.   At intake, the court, the juvenile court intake officer, or other officer designated by the court shall inform a child of:   The contents of the complaint;   The nature of the proceedings;   The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and   His or her due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.     A juvenile court intake officer may elect to pursue a case through informal adjustment or other nonadjudicatory procedure in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-11-515.   If a case is to be prosecuted further and handled other than by informal adjustment or other nonadjudicatory procedure, a referral shall be made to the prosecuting attorney and a petition for delinquency shall be filed within 30 days of the filing of a complaint.     (Code 1981, §15-11-510, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-511 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 4 - Intake or Arraignment|§ 15-11-511. Arraignment; Admissions at Arraignment; Right to Attorney

  At arraignment, the court shall inform a child of:   The contents of the petition alleging delinquency;   The nature of the proceedings;   The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and   His or her due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.     The court may accept an admission at arraignment and may proceed immediately to disposition if a child is represented by counsel at arraignment. If a child's liberty is not in jeopardy, he or she may waive the right to counsel at arraignment, provided that such waiver is made knowingly, voluntarily, and on the record. A child represented by counsel or whose liberty is not in jeopardy may make a preliminary statement indicating whether he or she plans to admit or deny the allegations of the complaint at the adjudication hearing. The court shall not accept an admission from a child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is unrepresented by counsel.   The court shall appoint an attorney to represent an alleged delinquent child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is an indigent person.     (Code 1981, §15-11-511, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2014, p. 780, § 1-39/SB 364; Ga. L. 2018, p. 935, § 4/SB 131.)    The 2018 amendment,  effective July 1, 2018, added the proviso at the end of the second sentence of subsection (b).
GA Code § 15-11-515 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 5 - Informal Adjustment|§ 15-11-515. Informal Adjustment; Circumstances; Admissions; Exceptions

  Before a petition for informal adjustment is filed, a probation officer or other officer designated by the court, subject to the court's direction, may inform the parties of informal adjustment if it appears that:   The admitted facts bring the case within the jurisdiction of the court;   Counsel and advice without an adjudication would be in the best interests of the public and a child, taking into account at least the following factors:   The nature of the alleged offense;   The age and individual circumstances of such child;   Such child's prior record, if any;   Recommendations for informal adjustment made by the complainant or the victim; and   Services to meet such child's needs and problems may be unavailable within the formal court system or may be provided more effectively by alternative community programs; and     A child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian consent with knowledge that consent is not obligatory.     The giving of counsel and advice shall not extend beyond three months unless extended by the court for an additional period not to exceed three months and shall not authorize the detention of a child if not otherwise permitted by this article.   An incriminating statement made by a participant in an informal adjustment to the person giving counsel or advice and in the discussion or conferences incident thereto shall not be used against the declarant over objection in any hearing except in a hearing on disposition in a juvenile court proceeding or in a criminal proceeding upon conviction for the purpose of a presentence investigation.   If a child is alleged to have committed a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act, the case shall not be subject to informal adjustment, counsel, or advice without the prior consent of the district attorney or his or her authorized representative.     (Code 1981, §15-11-515, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "The Prosecuting Attorney in Georgia's Juvenile Courts," see 13 Ga. St. B. J. 27 (2008).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 47 Am. Jur. 2d, Juvenile Courts and Delinquent and Dependent Children, § 78 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 43 C.J.S., Infants, § 180 et seq.   U.L.A.   - Uniform Juvenile Court Act (U.L.A.) § 10.
GA Code § 15-11-520 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 6 - Delinquency Petition|§ 15-11-520. Authority to File Petition

 A petition alleging delinquency shall be filed by an attorney as set forth in Code Section 15-18-6.1.    (Code 1981, §15-11-520, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   Law reviews.   - For note criticizing jurisdiction of juvenile justice system over runaways and advocating alternative legal approaches, see 24 Emory L. J. 1075 (1975).
GA Code § 15-11-521 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 6 - Delinquency Petition|§ 15-11-521. Time Limitations for Filing Petition

  If a child is in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed not later than 72 hours after the detention hearing. If no petition alleging delinquency is filed within the applicable time, such child shall be released from detention and the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice. Such petition may be refiled as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section within the statute of limitations.   If a child is not in detention prior to adjudication, a petition alleging delinquency shall be filed within 30 days of the filing of the complaint alleging violation of a criminal law or within 30 days of such child's release pursuant to a determination that detention is not warranted. Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant an extension of time for filing a petition alleging delinquency. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying any extension.     (Code 1981, §15-11-521, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-523 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 6 - Delinquency Petition|§ 15-11-523. Amendment of Petition

  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.   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.   After jeopardy attaches, a petition alleging delinquency shall not be amended to include new charges of delinquency.     (Code 1981, §15-11-523, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-540 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-540. Motion for Dismissal

 A delinquency petition shall be dismissed by the court upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney setting forth that there is not sufficient evidence to warrant further proceedings.    (Code 1981, §15-11-540, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   Law reviews.   - For article, "The Prosecuting Attorney in Georgia's Juvenile Courts," see 13 Ga. St. B. J. 27 (2008).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS    Cited in In the Interest of H. J. C., 331 Ga. App. 506, 771 S.E.2d 184 (2015).
GA Code § 15-11-542 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-542. Motion to Compel Discovery; Limitations; Sanctions

  If a request for discovery is refused, application may be made to the court for a written order granting discovery.   Motions to compel discovery shall certify that a request for discovery was made and was refused.   An order granting discovery shall require reciprocal discovery.   The court may deny, in whole or in part, or otherwise limit or set conditions concerning discovery upon sufficient showing by a person or entity to whom a request for discovery is made that disclosure of the information would:   Jeopardize the safety of a party, witness, or confidential informant;   Create a substantial threat of physical or economic harm to a witness or other person;   Endanger the existence of physical evidence;   Disclose privileged information; or   Impede the criminal prosecution of a child who is being prosecuted as an adult or the prosecution of an adult charged with an offense arising from the same transaction or occurrence.       (Code 1981, §15-11-542, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-543 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-543. Notice of Alibi Defense

  Upon written request by a prosecuting attorney stating the time, date, and place at which the alleged delinquent act was committed, a child shall serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written notice of his or her intention to offer a defense of alibi.   A notice to offer an alibi defense shall state the specific place or places at which a child claims to have been at the time of the alleged delinquent act and the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the child, upon whom such child intends to rely to establish his or her alibi, unless previously supplied.   A request for alibi evidence shall be complied with promptly and not later than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, except when later compliance is made necessary by the timing of the request. If the request for alibi evidence is made fewer than 48 hours prior to the adjudication hearing, the alibi evidence shall be produced in a timely manner.   If a child withdraws his or her notice of intention to rely upon an alibi defense, the notice and intention to rely upon an alibi defense shall not be admissible; provided, however, that a prosecuting attorney may offer any other evidence regarding alibi.   A prosecuting attorney shall serve upon a child a written notice stating the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the state, upon whom the state intends to rely to rebut such child's evidence of alibi, unless previously supplied.     (Code 1981, §15-11-543, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Alibi Defense, 27 POF2d 431.
GA Code § 15-11-544 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-544. Continuing Duty to Disclose

 If, subsequent to providing a discovery response, the existence of additional evidence is found, it shall be promptly provided to the state or child making the discovery request.    (Code 1981, §15-11-544, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-545 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-545. Court Discretion to Order Disclosure

 Nothing contained in the provisions governing discovery procedure under this part shall prohibit the court from ordering the disclosure of any information that the court deems necessary and appropriate for proper adjudication.    (Code 1981, §15-11-545, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-546 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 8 - Preadjudication Procedures|§ 15-11-546. Failure to Comply With Discovery Request

 If at any time during the course of the proceedings it is brought to the attention of the court that a person or entity has failed to comply with a discovery request, the court may order the person or entity to permit the discovery or inspection of evidence, grant a continuance, or upon a showing of prejudice and bad faith, prohibit the party from introducing in evidence the information not disclosed or presenting the witness not disclosed, or enter such other order as the court deems just under the circumstances. The court may specify the time, place, and manner of making the discovery, inspection, and interview and may prescribe such terms and conditions as are just.    (Code 1981, §15-11-546, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
GA Code § 15-11-564 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 15 - Courts|Chapter 11 - Juvenile Code|Article 6 - Delinquency|Part 9 - Transfers|§ 15-11-564. Appeal of Transfer Order

  The decision of the court regarding transfer of the case shall only be an interlocutory judgment which either a child or the prosecuting attorney, or both, have the right to have reviewed by the Court of Appeals.   The pendency of an interlocutory appeal shall stay criminal proceedings in superior court. A child transferred for trial as an adult in superior court shall be detained only in those places authorized for the preadjudication detention of a child as set forth in Code Section 15-11-504.     (Code 1981, §15-11-564, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)   Cross references.   - Orders, decisions, or judgments appealable and a defendant's right to cross appeal, § 5-7-1.   Law reviews.   - For annual survey on criminal law, see 66 Mercer L. Rev. 37 (2014).