Georgia · Official Code of Georgia Annotated — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
O.C.G.A. § 19-7-40: Domestic Relations — O.C.G.A. § 19-7-40
What this law says, in plain English
Georgia courts have concurrent jurisdiction over paternity cases for state residents. Administrative hearings may determine paternity, but either party can demand a superior court trial.
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