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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-655: Courts — O.C.G.A. § 15-11-655
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes court procedures for hearings to determine if a child is competent to proceed in legal proceedings, including timelines, notice requirements, burden of proof standards, and rights of attorneys to present evidence and examine witnesses.
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