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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-220: Courts — O.C.G.A. § 15-11-220
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Within 60 days of a child's placement in a residential treatment program, courts must review assessments, determine if foster care is adequate, evaluate whether placement serves the child's best interests and permanency goals, and approve or disapprove the placement in writing.
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