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2014 Georgia Code
Title 15 - COURTS
Chapter 11 - JUVENILE CODE
Article 6 - DELINQUENCY
Part 6 - DELINQUENCY PETITION
§ 15-11-523 - Amendment of petition

GA Code § 15-11-523 (2014) What's This?

(a) A prosecuting attorney may amend a petition alleging delinquency at any time prior to the commencement of the adjudication hearing. However, if an amendment is made, a child may request a continuance of his or her adjudication hearing. A continuance may be granted by the court for such period as required in the interest of justice.

(b) When a petition alleging delinquency is amended to include material changes to the allegations or new charges of delinquency for adjudication, the petition shall be served in accordance with Code Sections 15-11-530 and 15-11-531.

(c) After jeopardy attaches, a petition alleging delinquency shall not be amended to include new charges of delinquency.

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