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GA Code § 19-10-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10 - Abandonment of Child or Spouse|§ 19-10-2. Abandonment of Dependent Pregnant Wife; Criminal Penalties; Continuing Offense

  A wife who is pregnant with her husband's child shall be deemed to be in a dependent condition when her husband does not furnish her sufficient food, clothing, or medical treatment to meet her needs, both before and immediately upon the birth of the child.   Any husband who willfully and voluntarily abandons his wife, while she is pregnant with his child, leaving her in a dependent condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.   Any husband who willfully and voluntarily abandons his wife while she is pregnant with his child and leaves the jurisdiction of this state shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than three years. The felony shall be reducible to a misdemeanor.   For purposes of this Code section, a husband shall not be deemed to have abandoned his wife willfully and voluntarily unless he has actual knowledge of her pregnant condition.   The offense of abandonment as set forth in this Code section is a continuing offense.   The wife shall be competent to be a witness against her husband in any proceedings or cases brought against the husband for abandonment as set forth in this Code section.    (Code 1933, § 74-9903, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 224, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Husband and wife as witnesses for and against each other in criminal proceedings, § 24-5-503.   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   For discussion of public policy underlying statute.    - See Garrett v. State, 125 Ga. App. 743, 188 S.E.2d 920 (1972).    Prosecution under former Code 1933, § 74-9903 (see now O.C.G.A. § 19-10-2) did not bar further prosecution for abandonment of the child under former Code 1933, § 74-9902 (see now O.C.G.A. § 19-10-1). Waites v. State, 138 Ga. App. 513, 226 S.E.2d 621 (1976).   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 23 Am. Jur. 2d, Desertion and Nonsupport, §§ 1 et seq., 36.   ALR.    - Criminal responsibility of husband for abandonment or nonsupport of wife, who refuses to live with him, 8 A.L.R. 1314.    Power to make abandonment, desertion, or nonsupport of wife or family criminal offense, 48 A.L.R. 1193.   Right to indigent defendant in paternity suit to have assistance of counsel at state expense, 4 A.L.R.4th 363.   Crimes against spouse within exception permitting testimony by one spouse against other in criminal prosecution - modern state cases, 74 A.L.R.4th 223.
GA Code § 19-10A-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-1. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002."    (Code 1981, §19-10A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391, effective July 1, 2017, reenacted this Code section without change.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of State Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Acts, 70 A.L.R.6th 183.
GA Code § 19-10A-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-2. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Fire station" means a facility of any fire department which is authorized to exercise the general and emergency powers enumerated in Code Sections 25-3-1 and 25-3-2.   "Medical facility" means any licensed general or specialized hospital, institutional infirmary, health center operated by a county board of health, or facility where human births occur on a regular and ongoing basis which is classified by the Department of Community Health as a birthing center, but shall not mean physicians' or dentists' private offices.   "Police station" means a facility of any sheriff's office, municipal police department, or county police department.     (Code 1981, §19-10A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2008, p. 12, § 2-1/SB 433; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, added a colon after "term" at the end of the introductory paragraph; added paragraph (1); designated the previously existing provisions of this Code section as paragraph (2); in paragraph (2), substituted "Medical" for "medical" at the beginning, and substituted "means" for "shall mean" near the beginning; and added paragraph (3).
GA Code § 19-10A-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-3. Purpose

 It is the express purpose and intent of the General Assembly in enacting this chapter to prevent injuries to and deaths of newborn children that are caused by a mother who abandons the newborn.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391, effective July 1, 2017, reenacted this Code section without change.
GA Code § 19-10A-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-4. No Criminal Prosecution for Leaving Child in Custody of Medical Facility, Fire Station, or Police Station

 A mother shall not be prosecuted for violating Code Section 16-5-70, 16-12-1, or 19-10-1 because of the act of leaving her newborn child in the physical custody of an employee, agent, or member of the staff of a medical facility, fire station, or police station who is on duty, whether there in a paid or volunteer position, provided that the newborn child is no more than 30 days old and the mother shows proof of her identity, if willing, to the person with whom the newborn is left and provides her name and address, if willing.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 140, § 19; Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 4-28/HB 242; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, inserted ", fire station, or police station" near the middle, substituted "30 days" for "one week" in the middle, substituted "willing" for "available" near the end, and added ", if willing" immediately preceding the period at the end.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 5-1/HB 242, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2014, and shall apply to all offenses which occur and juvenile proceedings commenced on and after such date. Any offense occurring before January 1, 2014, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of such offense and shall be considered a prior adjudication for the purpose of imposing a disposition that provides for a different penalty for subsequent adjudications, of whatever class, pursuant to this Act. The enactment of this Act shall not affect any prosecutions for acts occurring before January 1, 2014, and shall not act as an abatement of any such prosecutions."   RESEARCH REFERENCES   ALR.   - Construction and application of state abandoned newborn infant protection acts, 70 A.L.R.6th 183.
GA Code § 19-10A-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-5. Investigating and Reporting Utilization of Provisions

 The Department of Human Services shall investigate and report to the General Assembly as to children left with a medical facility, fire station, or police station pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4, including in such report the desirability and cost effectiveness of a dedicated toll-free telephone line for providing information to and answering questions from the public and employees and staff members of medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations concerning the acts and consequences thereof contemplated in Code Section 19-10A-4.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, inserted ", fire station, or police station" near the middle, and inserted ", fire stations, and police stations" near the end.
GA Code § 19-10A-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-6. Reimbursement of Medical Costs; Placement With Department of Human Services

 A medical facility which accepts for inpatient admission or a fire station or police station which accepts a child left pursuant to Code Section 19-10A-4 shall be reimbursed by the Department of Human Services for all reasonable medical and other reasonable costs associated with the child prior to the child being placed in the care of the department. A medical facility, fire station, or police station shall notify the Department of Human Services at such time as the child is left and at the time the child is medically ready for discharge. Upon notification that the child is medically ready for discharge, the Department of Human Services shall take physical custody of the child within six hours. The Department of Human Services upon taking physical custody shall promptly bring the child before the juvenile court as required by Code Section 15-11-145.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228; Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 4-29/HB 242; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, inserted "or a fire station or police station which accepts" near the beginning of the first sentence, and inserted ", fire station, or police station" near the beginning of the second sentence.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 5-1/HB 242, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that: "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2014, and shall apply to all offenses which occur and juvenile proceedings commenced on and after such date. Any offense occurring before January 1, 2014, shall be governed by the statute in effect at the time of such offense and shall be considered a prior adjudication for the purpose of imposing a disposition that provides for a different penalty for subsequent adjudications, of whatever class, pursuant to this Act. The enactment of this Act shall not affect any prosecutions for acts occurring before January 1, 2014, and shall not act as an abatement of any such prosecutions."
GA Code § 19-10A-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-7. Liability

 Medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations and their employees, agents, and staff members shall not be liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for failure to discharge the duties provided for in this chapter. The immunity provided in this chapter shall in no way be construed as providing immunity for any acts of negligent treatment of the child taken into custody.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 1137, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 522, § 1/HB 391.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, inserted ", fire stations, and police stations" near the beginning of the first sentence.
GA Code § 19-10A-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns|§ 19-10A-8. Posting of Signs at Medical Facilities, Fire Stations, or Police Stations Indicating Authorized Location for Leaving Newborns

 The Department of Human Services shall develop standards for a sign that shall be posted at any medical facility, fire station, or police station to inform the general public that such facility is an authorized location to leave a newborn child as provided in this chapter. The Department of Human Services shall provide by rule and regulation for the size and type of such sign and where such sign should be located within or outside of such facility.    (Code 1981, §19-10A-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 195, § 1/HB 513.)
GA Code § 19-12-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 12 - Name Change|§ 19-12-2. Hearing on Objections to Petition

 If written objections are filed by any interested or affected party within the time limits specified in subsection (h) of Code Section 19-12-1, the court shall proceed to hear the matter at chambers.   (Ga. L. 1875, p. 103, § 2; Code 1882, § 1787b; Civil Code 1895, § 2496; Civil Code 1910, § 3015; Code 1933, § 79-502; Ga. L. 1961, p. 129, § 2; Ga. L. 1973, p. 504, § 2; Ga. L. 2017, p. 571, § 2/HB 279.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective July 1, 2017, substituted "subsection (h)" for "subsection (f)" near the middle and deleted "thereupon" preceding "proceed" near the end.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 65 C.J.S., Names, § 21 et seq.
GA Code § 19-12-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 12 - Name Change|§ 19-12-3. Certificate of Name Change; Use as Evidence; Form of Certificate

  At any time after the entry of the final order of change of name, upon the request of the petitioner requesting the change of name, the clerk of the court granting the same shall issue to the petitioner a certificate of change of name, under the seal of the court, upon payment to the clerk of the fee provided in paragraph (4) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77. The certificate shall be received as evidence of the facts contained in the certificate.    (b) The certificate of change of name shall be in substantially the following form:   This is to certify that ____________________________ (name of petitioner) has obtained final order of change of name in the Superior Court of __________________________ County, Georgia, on the ______ day of ________________________, ________, as shown by the records of the court. The name (or names) of ____________________________ (full name prior to entry of the final order of change of name) has (or have) been changed to ________________________________________ (full name after entry of the final order of change of name). Given under the hand and seal of said court, this the ______ day of ________________________, ________. (Seal of court) ____________________________________ Clerk   (Code 1933, § 79-504, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 327, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1324, § 5; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 19.)   Cross references.   - Amendment of birth certificate upon receipt of certified copy of court order changing name of person, § 31-10-23.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 57 Am. Jur. 2d, Name, § 19.   C.J.S.   - 65 C.J.S., Names, § 21 et seq.
GA Code § 19-12-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 12 - Name Change|§ 19-12-4. Name Change With Fraudulent Intent Not Authorized

 Nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to change his name with a view to deprive another fraudulently of any right under the law.   (Code 1933, § 79-503, enacted by Ga. L. 1961, p. 129, § 3.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 57 Am. Jur. 2d, Name, §§ 16, 22, 23, 66, 75.   C.J.S.   - 65 C.J.S., Names, § 21 et seq.
GA Code § 19-13A-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 13A - Dating Violence Protective Orders|§ 19-13A-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Dating relationship" means a committed romantic relationship characterized by a level of intimacy that is not associated with mere friendship or between persons in an ordinary business, social, or educational context; provided, however, that such term shall not require sexual involvement.   "Dating violence" means the occurrence of one or more of the following acts between persons through whom a current pregnancy has developed or persons currently, or within the last six months were, in a dating relationship:   Any felony; or   Commission of the offenses of simple battery, battery, simple assault, or stalking.       (Code 1981, §19-13A-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231.)
GA Code § 19-13A-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 13A - Dating Violence Protective Orders|§ 19-13A-2. Jurisdiction

  Except for proceedings involving a nonresident respondent, the superior court of the county where the respondent resides shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter.   For proceedings under this chapter involving a nonresident respondent, the superior court where the petitioner resides or the superior court where an act or injury involving dating violence allegedly occurred shall have jurisdiction, where the act or injury involving dating violence meets the elements for personal jurisdiction provided for under paragraph (2) or (3) of Code Section 9-10-91.     (Code 1981, §19-13A-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231.)
GA Code § 19-13A-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 13A - Dating Violence Protective Orders|§ 19-13A-3. Temporary Relief to Protect From Dating Violence; Hearing and Evidentiary Standard; Non-Attorney Assistance; Delays

  Upon the filing of a verified petition in which the petitioner alleges with specific facts that probable cause exists to establish that dating violence has occurred in the past and may occur in the future, the court may order such temporary relief ex parte as it deems necessary to protect the petitioner from dating violence. If the court issues an ex parte order, a copy of the order shall be immediately furnished to the petitioner and such order shall remain in effect until the court issues an order dismissing such order or a hearing as set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section occurs, whichever occurs first.   Within ten days of the filing of the petition under this chapter or as soon as practical thereafter, but not later than 30 days after the filing of the petition, a hearing shall be held at which the petitioner must prove the allegations of the petition by a preponderance of the evidence as in other civil cases. In the event a hearing cannot be scheduled within the county where the case is pending within the 30 day period, the same shall be scheduled and heard within any other county of that circuit. If a hearing is not held within 30 days of the filing of the petition, the petition shall stand dismissed unless the parties otherwise agree.   Social service agency staff members designated by the court may explain to all petitioners not represented by counsel the procedures for filling out and filing all forms and pleadings necessary for the presentation of their petition to the court. The clerk of the court may provide forms for petitions and pleadings to petitioners and to any other person designated by the superior court pursuant to this Code section as authorized to advise petitioners on filling out and filing such petitions and pleadings. The clerk shall not be required to provide assistance to persons in completing such forms or in presenting their case to the court. Any assistance provided pursuant to this Code section shall be performed without cost to the petitioners. The performance of such assistance shall not constitute the practice of law as defined in Code Section 15-19-51.   If the court finds a party is avoiding service to delay a hearing, the court may delay dismissal of the petition for an additional 30 days.     (Code 1981, §19-13A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231.)
GA Code § 19-13A-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 13A - Dating Violence Protective Orders|§ 19-13A-5. Exclusivity of Remedy

 The remedies provided by this chapter are not exclusive but are additional to any other remedies provided by law.    (Code 1981, §19-13A-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231.)
GA Code § 19-13A-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 13A - Dating Violence Protective Orders|§ 19-13A-6. Penalty for Violation of Order

 A violation of an order issued pursuant to this chapter may be punished by an action for contempt or criminally punished as provided in Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16.    (Code 1981, §19-13A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231.)
GA Code § 19-15-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse|§ 19-15-5. Meetings and Proceedings of Committees or Subcommittees and Panels

  A protocol committee or review committee in the exercise of its duties shall be closed to the public and shall not be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open meetings.   The panel shall be open to the public as long as information identifying a deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, or alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child is not disclosed during such meetings or proceedings, but the panel is authorized to close such meeting to the public when such identifying information is required to be disclosed to members of the panel in order for the panel to carry out its duties.     (Code 1981, §19-1-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1785, § 1; Code 1981, §19-15-5, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 19; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1695, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1941, § 1; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1158, § 1.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 1990, p. 1785, § 2, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize or require the inspection of any records or the release of any information if that inspection or release would result in the loss of any federal funds to the state.
GA Code § 19-15-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 19 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 15 - Child Abuse|§ 19-15-7. Construction of Chapter

 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize or require the inspection of any records or the release of any information if that inspection or release would result in the loss of any federal funds to the state.    (Code 1981, §19-15-7, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 94, § 19; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1695, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1941, § 1.)
GA Code § 20-2A-2.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 2A - Student Scholarship Organizations|§ 20-2A-2.1. Entities Prohibited From Being Student Scholarship Organizations

 No entity which operates, owns, is affiliated with, or is a subsidiary of an association, organization, or other entity that provides accreditation of elementary or secondary schools shall be eligible to be a student scholarship organization pursuant to this chapter.    (Code 1981, §20-2A-2.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 316, § 1/HB 68.)
GA Code § 20-2A-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 20 - Education|Chapter 2A - Student Scholarship Organizations|§ 20-2A-4. List of Student Scholarship Organizations to Be Provided to the General Assembly

 The Department of Revenue shall provide a list of all student scholarship organizations receiving contributions from businesses and individuals granted a tax credit under Code Section 48-7-29.16 to the General Assembly by January 30 of each year.    (Code 1981, §20-2A-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 1108, § 1/HB 1133; Ga. L. 2011, p. 529, § 1/HB 325.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, "Code Section 48-7-29.16" was substituted for "Code Section 48-7-29.13" in this Code section.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2011, p. 529, § 3/HB 325, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the 2011 amendment shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011.