12 chapters · 362 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-90 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Child in care” means any person under the age of 17 years who has been admitted to, is cared for, or resides in a facility. (2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of human services or his designee. (3) “Corrective order” means an order b…
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-91 Emergency orders; corrective orders; monitors
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(a) Emergency orders may be issued by the commissioner or his designee pursuant to findings by the department pursuant to surveys, inspections, or investigations, which are required or permitted by law, that departmental rules and regulations are being violated which threaten the …
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-92 Preliminary hearing; department order; interim department actions
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(a) A request for a preliminary hearing shall be made in writing within five days from the time of service, excepting weekends. The request must be made to the representative of the department designated in the order. Unless a request is made to appear in person, the preliminary h…
O.C.G.A. § 49-5-110 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) “Conviction” means a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. (2) “Crime” means a violation of Code Section 16-5-23 when the victim is a minor; a violation of Code Section 16-5-24 when the victim is a minor; a violation of Code Secti…