Georgia § 15-11-270 - Venue.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 15-11-270 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-11-270. Venue.
A proceeding under this article shall be commenced: In the county that has jurisdiction over related dependency proceedings; In the county in which a child legally resides; In the county in which a child is present when the termination proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or In the county where the acts underlying the petition to terminate parental rights are alleged to have occurred. For the convenience of the parties, the court may transfer proceedings to the county in which the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child legally resides. If a proceeding is transferred, certified copies of all legal and social documents and records pertaining to the proceeding on file with the clerk of court shall accompany the transfer. (Code 1981, § 15-11-270 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2014, p. 780, § 1-18/SB 364.) Law reviews. - For article discussing venue problems in juvenile court practice and suggesting solutions, see 23 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (1972). For article, "An Outline of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction with Focus on Child Custody," see 10 Ga. St. B. J. 275 (1973).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 15-11-270
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 15-11-270 cover?
Section 15-11-270 ("Venue.") 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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