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2025 Code of Georgia
Title 19 - Domestic Relations (Chs. 1 — 15)
Chapter 13 - Family Violence (Arts. 1 — 5)
Article 1 - Granting of Relief by Superior Courts (§§ 19-13-1 — 19-13-6)
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Law reviews.For note on the 1994 amendments of Code Sections 19-13-3 to 19-13-4 of this article, see 11 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 180 (1994).
For article, “Obtaining Protective Orders for Relief from Family Violence,” see 6 Ga. St. B. J. 20 (2000).
For article, “Family Violence and Military Procedures in Georgia: An Introduction for Non-Military Lawyers,” see 7 Ga. St. B. J. 16 (2001).
For article, “Domestic Relations Law,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 265 (2001).
For comment, “The Abuse of Animals as a Method of Domestic Violence: The Need for Criminalization,” see 63 Emory L. J. 1163 (2014).
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 19
O. C. G. A. Title 19, Ch. 13
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O.C.G.A. Title 19, Ch. 13, Art. 1
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- § 19-13-1. "Family violence" defined
- § 19-13-2. Jurisdiction of superior court
- § 19-13-3. Petition seeking relief from family violence; temporary relief ex parte; hearing; dismissal of petition upon failure to hold hearing; procedural advice for victims; delays
- § 19-13-4. Protective orders and consent agreements; contents; delivery to sheriff; expiration; enforcement
- § 19-13-4.1. "Local law enforcement agency" defined; security checks
- § 19-13-5. Supplemental nature of remedies provided by article
- § 19-13-6. Penalties
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