(a) When a child enters a denial to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing. (b) When a child enters an admission to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the court accepts the admission. History. — Code 1981, § 15-11-480, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.
When jeopardy attaches
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-480 — under Courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-480