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GA Code § 29-9-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-7. Judge's Discretion on Notice, Service, and Additional Time for Proceedings; Additional Notice Requirements for Persons Residing in Another State

  The probate judge may direct any additional service or notice or extend the time to respond to any proceedings covered by this title as the judge may determine to be proper in the interest of due process and reasonable opportunity for any party or interest to be heard.   If a petition for appointment of a guardian or conservator is filed and the petition lists any state in which the proposed ward was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive months immediately before the filing of the petition or ending within the six months prior to the filing of the petition pursuant to paragraph (17) of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-10 or paragraph (19) of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-10, in addition to any other notice requirements, notice shall be given by the court to those persons who reside in such other state who are named in the petition pursuant to paragraphs (7) through (9) of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-10 or paragraphs (8) through (10) of subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-10 in such additional manner as the court determines might be reasonably calculated to give actual notice to such persons. Such additional manner may include the publication of notice in the county of such other state in which the proposed ward was physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive months immediately before the filing of the petition.     (Code 1981, §29-9-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2013, p. 884, § 3/HB 446.)
GA Code § 29-9-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-8. Waiver of Service or Notice; Written Consent

  Service or notice may be waived or acknowledged before or after the filing of the petition. The waiver or acknowledgment of service shall be in writing, signed by the person to be served or some person competent to do so, shall be sworn before the court or a notary public, and shall be filed with the court.   The written consent of a party to the granting of any relief or the entry of any order sought in a proceeding, whether executed before or after the filing of the petition, shall constitute a waiver and acknowledgment of notice and service of the proceedings, waiver of citation, entry of appearance, answer admitting all allegations of facts set forth in the petition as true and correct, and consent to the granting of the relief or the order sought.   A person in military service, regardless of age, shall be permitted to make any waiver, acknowledgment, or consent described in this Code section.     (Code 1981, §29-9-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-9-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-9. Oaths, Affirmations, and Affidavits

 An oath or affirmation or affidavit required or allowed to be made before or attested by a notary public may be made before any notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths by the state in which the oath or affirmation or affidavit is made. The oath or affirmation or affidavit, if made outside this state, shall have the same force and effect as if it had been made before an officer of this state authorized to administer oaths. The official attestation of the officer before whom the oath or affirmation or affidavit is made shall be prima-facie evidence of the official character of the officer and that the officer was authorized by law to administer oaths.    (Code 1981, §29-9-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-9-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-10. Oath by Department Delegate

 When appointed pursuant to subsection (b.1) of Code Section 29-4-3, a duly appointed delegate of the Department of Human Services is authorized to take the oath of guardianship before the judge of any probate court of this state.    (Code 1981, §29-9-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 4/HB 394; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 9/HB 394, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: "This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2005, and all appointments of guardians of the person made pursuant to former Title 29 shall continue in effect and shall thereafter be governed by the provisions of this Act."
GA Code § 29-9-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-11. Verification of Petitions and Returns; Consolidation and Transfer of Proceedings

  Every petition and return filed in the court shall be verified by an oath sworn to or affirmed before the court or a notary public.   Where appropriate, petitions for separate appointments, such as the appointment of a guardian and a conservator or the appointment of a guardian and an emergency guardian, may be consolidated into one petition and the filing and giving of notice of the petitions may occur simultaneously.   If the petition for the appointment of a guardian or a conservator of a minor is originally filed in the court of the county in which the minor is found, on motion of either party, if found by such court to be appropriate, the case may be transferred to the court of the county of the minor's domicile.   If the petition for the appointment of a guardian or a conservator of a proposed ward is originally filed in the court of the county in which the proposed ward is found or in which jurisdiction is otherwise proper under Code Section 29-11-12, on motion of either party, if found by such court to be appropriate and unless otherwise provided by Chapter 11 of this title, the case may be transferred to the court of the county of the proposed ward's domicile.     (Code 1981, §29-9-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 693, § 27/HB 70.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective January 1, 2020, substituted the present provisions of subsection (c) for the former provisions, which read: "If the petition for the appointment of a guardian or a conservator of a minor or a proposed ward is originally filed in the county in which the minor or proposed ward is found, on motion of either party, if appropriate, the case may be transferred to the county of the minor's or proposed ward's domicile."; and added subsection (d).
GA Code § 29-9-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-12. Issuance of Citations

  For purposes of this Code section, the terms "citation" and "notice" shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires.   Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to notice; provided, however, if all parties have acknowledged service and assented to the petition, no citation need issue. The citation shall state that any objection must be made in writing and shall designate the date on or before which objections must be filed in the court. The citation shall also state whether the hearing shall take place on a certain date or be specially scheduled for a later date. With respect to all proceedings under this title, the citation, if any, may state that if no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.     (Code 1981, §29-9-12, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-9-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-13. Satisfaction of Requirements of Authentication or Exemplification

  Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be not less than ten days after the date the person is personally served. For persons within the United States who are served by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, the date on or before any objection is required to be filed shall not be less than 14 days from the date of mailing or delivering; provided, however, that if a return receipt from any recipient is received by the court within 14 days from the date of mailing or delivering, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall be ten days from the date of receipt as shown on the return receipt. For a person outside the United States who is served by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, the date on or before any objection is required to be filed shall not be less than 30 days from the date the citation is mailed or delivered; provided, however, that if the return receipt from any recipient is received by the court during such 30 day period the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed by such recipient shall not be earlier than ten days from the date of receipt shown on such return receipt. For a person served by publication, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be no sooner than the first day of the week following publication once each week for four weeks.   Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on which any required hearing shall be held shall be the date by which any objection is required to be filed or such later date as the court may specify. When the matter is set for hearing on a date that was not specified in the citation, the court shall send by first-class mail a notice of the time of the hearing to the petitioner and all parties who have served responses at the addresses given by each of them in their pleadings.   Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Code section, the date by which objections must be filed or on which the hearing shall be held shall be no earlier than ten days after the date of service on any person who is entitled to personal service.     (Code 1981, §29-9-13, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 29/HB 95; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 20/SB 534.)
GA Code § 29-9-13.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-13.1. Authentication of Documents

 Whenever it is required that a document that is to be filed in the court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-9-922 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 24-9-902, and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as is provided in such Code sections.    (Code 1981, §29-9-13.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 41/HB 24; Ga. L. 2012, p. 775, § 29/HB 942; Ga. L. 2019, p. 693, § 28/HB 70.)    The 2019 amendment,  effective January 1, 2020, substituted the second occurrence of "that" for "which" near the beginning, and inserted a comma following "24-9-902".   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2004, the second Code Section 29-9-13, as enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 161, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 29-9-13.1.   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2011, p. 99, § 101/HB 24, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that this Act shall apply to any motion made or hearing or trial commenced on or after January 1, 2013.   Law reviews.   - For article, "Evidence," see 27 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2010). For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 1 (2011).
GA Code § 29-9-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-14. Court Ordered Hearings

 The court on its own motion may order a hearing on any matter related to a conservatorship or guardianship even if no objection is filed.    (Code 1981, §29-9-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 39 C.J.S., Guardian and Ward, § 270.
GA Code § 29-9-17 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-17. Court Ordered Instruction for Conservator or Guardian

 At the time of appointment and at any time throughout the conservatorship or guardianship, the court may order the conservator or guardian to undergo such instruction as the court deems appropriate.    (Code 1981, §29-9-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)
GA Code § 29-9-19 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings|§ 29-9-19. Petitioner for Guardian or Conservator to Submit to Criminal History Records Check

  As used in this Code section, the term "criminal history record information" means information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, accusations, information, or other formal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, sentencing, correctional supervision, and release.   The court may require a petitioner seeking to become a guardian or conservator, or a nominated guardian or conservator if such person is different from the petitioner, to submit to a criminal history records check. The petitioner or nominee shall submit his or her fingerprints to the Georgia Crime Information Center with the appropriate fee. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall promptly transmit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a search of its records and shall obtain a report containing criminal history record information. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall also promptly conduct a search of its records and any records to which it has access. The Georgia Crime Information Center shall provide a report of the petitioner's or nominee's criminal history record information to the court for its consideration in determining the suitability of the petitioner or nominee to serve as a guardian or conservator.     (Code 1981, §29-9-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 83, § 3/HB 247.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 64 Mercer L. Rev. 325 (2012).
GA Code § 29-10-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-1. "Public Guardian" Defined

 As used in this chapter, the term "public guardian" means an individual or private entity, including a nonprofit entity, who meets the qualifications required in this chapter and has registered with and been duly approved by the probate court to serve as a public guardian of an adult pursuant to Code Section 29-4-3.    (Code 1981, §29-10-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-2. Oath of Guardianship

 When appointed pursuant to subsection (b.1) of Code Section 29-4-3, a public guardian is authorized to take the oath of guardianship before the judge of any probate court of this state. In the event of a public guardian that is a private entity, the employee or agent of such entity who will have direct contact with the ward shall take the oath required by this Code section.    (Code 1981, §29-10-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-4. Registration With the Probate Court; Registration Lists

  An individual who meets the requirements of Code Section 29-10-3 may be registered as a public guardian in the probate court of the county in which he or she is domiciled upon approval by the probate court. Such individual may also be registered in the probate court of other counties within a reasonable distance of the county in which he or she is domiciled as approved by such other probate courts.   A private entity that meets the requirements of Code Section 29-10-3 may be registered as a public guardian in the probate court of any county upon approval by such probate court.   The probate court of a county shall have the sole discretion regarding the approval and registration of public guardians. Each probate court shall maintain a list of public guardians who have been registered and approved in its county. The Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services shall maintain a master list of registered public guardians throughout the state; and the probate courts shall submit, on January 1 and July 1 of each year or more often as required by the division, the list of registered public guardians in each county to the Division of Aging Services.   The Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services shall develop a standard form that may be used by probate courts in registering public guardians.     (Code 1981, §29-10-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.)
GA Code § 29-10-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-5. Bond

 A public guardian shall give bond with good security, to be judged by the court, in a sum of not less than $10,000.00. The bond shall be payable to the court for the benefit of all concerned. It shall be attested by the judge or clerk of the court and shall be conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the public guardian's duty as such, as required by law.    (Code 1981, §29-10-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 21/SB 534.)   Law reviews.   - For annual survey of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 423 (2006).
GA Code § 29-10-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-6. Letters of Guardianship

 The court shall grant to the public guardian separate letters of guardianship upon each appointment. The public guardian shall be subject to all liabilities and entitled to all the rights and emoluments provided for other guardians and shall be governed by the law provided for other guardians.    (Code 1981, §29-10-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-7. Record Keeping and Reporting; Required Visits to Ward; Limitations on Number of Wards; Cooperation With County Guardians and Conservators

  A public guardian shall keep and maintain proper financial, case control, and statistical records on all matters in which the public guardian serves as guardian.   No report or disclosure of the ward's personal or medical records shall be made except as required or authorized by law.   A public guardian shall file an annual report with the probate court on the operations of the public guardian for the preceding year, in writing, by August 1.   Within six months of appointment as a public guardian, such public guardian shall submit to the probate court for placement in the ward's guardianship file a report on the public guardian's efforts to locate a family member or friend or other individual included in subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-3 to act as the guardian of the ward and a report on the ward's potential to be restored to capacity.   The public guardian or employee or agent of a public guardian, if a private entity, shall visit the ward at least four times per year and more often as necessary.   A public guardian who is an individual shall serve no more than five wards at any one time. A public guardian that is an entity shall serve no more than 30 wards at any one time. In the discretion of the probate court, these maximum ratios may be increased or decreased for a particular public guardian, in light of all relevant circumstances.   Public guardians, county guardians, and conservators shall be required to work cooperatively together when appointed for the same ward.     (Code 1981, §29-10-7, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-8. Additional Security on the Bond or Additional Bond

  The probate court may require a public guardian to give additional security on the bond or to give an additional bond with security. The court shall have the authority to fix the amount of the bond and shall cite the public guardian to appear and show cause, if any, why the additional bond or security should not be given.   If upon the hearing the public guardian fails to show good cause why the additional bond or additional security should not be given, the court shall issue an order fixing the amount of the bond and direct the public guardian to give additional security on or before a certain date, which date shall be within 30 days of the date of the order.   Should the public guardian fail, refuse, or neglect to give additional bond or additional security on or before the date fixed in the order of the court and fail to show good cause why further time should be allowed, it shall be the duty of the court to remove the public guardian and to appoint another public guardian for the unexpired term of office. The order of removal shall be recorded as provided for the order of appointment.     (Code 1981, §29-10-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-9. Revocation of Letters of Guardianship

 The court may, for good cause shown, revoke the letters of guardianship of the public guardian, require additional security on the public guardian's bond, or issue any other order as is expedient and necessary for the good of any particular guardianship in the hands of the public guardian.    (Code 1981, §29-10-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394.)
GA Code § 29-10-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-10. Compensation

 Public guardians shall receive compensation for their services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of this title. However, for wards who have insufficient resources or income to pay the compensation provided for in Chapter 4 of this title, at the discretion of the probate court judge, a request for payment for the public guardian to the Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services, as provided for in Code Section 29-10-11, shall be made. A public guardian shall be paid the compensation provided for in Chapter 4 of this title pursuant to Code Section 29-10-11 to the extent that the available funds can meet that expense or, at the discretion of the judge, the public guardian's actual expenses may be reimbursed from the funds pursuant to Code Section 29-10-11.    (Code 1981, §29-10-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.)
GA Code § 29-10-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 29 - Guardian and Ward|Chapter 10 - Public Guardians|§ 29-10-11. Appropriation of Funds for Compensation in Certain Circumstances

  The General Assembly is authorized to appropriate state funds, by line item appropriation, for the purpose of providing compensation to public guardians for services to wards who have insufficient resources or income to pay the compensation provided for in Chapter 4 of this title.   Any such funds appropriated shall be administered by the Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services and paid, if funds are available, upon submission of appropriate documentation by the probate court pursuant to Code Section 29-10-10.     (Code 1981, §29-10-11, enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.)