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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 15 - COURTS
CHAPTER 11 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
ARTICLE 4 - MENTAL HEALTH
§ 15-11-153.1 - Disposition of proceeding when child determined mentally incompetent
O.C.G.A. 15-11-153.1 (2010)15-11-153.1. Disposition of proceeding when child determined mentally incompetent
(a) If the court determines that a child is mentally incompetent, is dependent, or is alleged to have committed an unruly act or an act which would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, the court may dismiss the petition without prejudice.
(b) A child who is found to be mentally incompetent shall not be subject to discretionary transfer to superior court, adjudication, disposition, or modification of disposition provided that the mental incompetency exists.
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