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2024 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 15 - COURTS (§§ 15-1-1 — 15-25-3)
Chapter 11 - JUVENILE COURTS (§§ 15-11-1 — 15-11-747)
Article 5 - CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES (§§ 15-11-380 — 15-11-451)
Part 6 - DISPOSITION (§§ 15-11-440 — 15-11-445)
Section 15-11-440 - Standard of proof
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GA Code § 15-11-440 (2024)
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The petitioner, or prosecuting attorney when representing the state, has the burden of proving the allegations of a child in need of services petition by clear and convincing evidence.
Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 75,§ 2-4, eff. 5/5/2015.
Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.
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