11 chapters · 306 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 29-9-1 Application of chapter
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Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the court that arises under this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the court arising under thi…
O.C.G.A. § 29-9-10 Oath by department delegate
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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. …
O.C.G.A. § 29-9-11 Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings
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(a) 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. (b) Where appropriate, petitions for separate appointments, such as the appointment of a guardian and a conservator or the appointment of a guar…
O.C.G.A. § 29-9-12 Issuance of citations
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(a) For purposes of this Code section, the terms ‘‘citation’’ and ‘‘notice’’ shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. (b) Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to notice; prov…