Georgia § 15-11-151 - Time limitations for filing petition.
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§ 15-11-151. Time limitations for filing petition.
If a child was removed from his or her home, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within five days of the preliminary protective hearing. If a child was not removed from his or her home or if a child was removed from his or her home but was released from protective custody at the preliminary protective hearing, a petition alleging dependency shall be filed within 30 days of the preliminary protective hearing. Upon a showing of good cause and notice to all parties, the court may grant a requested extension of time for filing a petition alleging dependency in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall issue a written order reciting the facts justifying the extension. If a petition alleging dependency is not filed within the required time frame, the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice. (Code 1981, § 15-11-151 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.)
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Section 15-11-151 ("Time limitations for filing petition.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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