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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-441: Courts — O.C.G.A. § 15-11-441

What this law says, in plain English

This statute sets court hearing timelines for children alleged to need services: within 10 days if in custody, within 60 days if not in custody. The court then determines whether the child qualifies as a child in need of services.

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