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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-112 (2019)

Court ordered visitation

✓ O.C.G.A. — 2019 edition (Public.Resource.Org Release 73)
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(a) When a child is removed from his or her home, the court shall order reasonable visitation that is consistent with the age and developmental needs of a child if the court finds that it is in a child’s best interests. The court’s order shall specify the frequency, duration, and terms of visitation including whether or not visitation shall be supervised or unsupervised.

(b) There shall be a presumption that visitation shall be unsupervised unless the court finds that unsupervised visitation is not in a child’s best interests.

(c) Within 30 days of the court finding that there is a lack of substantial progress towards completion of a case plan, the court shall review the terms of visitation and determine whether the terms continue to be appropriate for a child or whether the terms need to be modified.

History

Code 1981, § 15-11-112, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1987–2025 · leading case: Planned Parenthood Ass'n of the Atlanta Area v. Harris, 670 F. Supp. 971 (N.D. Ga. 1987).
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Planned Parenthood Ass'n of the Atlanta Area v. Harris, 670 F. Supp. 971 (N.D. Ga. 1987). · cites it 3× “Notification Requirement Plaintiffs argue that the notification requirement found in §§ 15-11-112 and 118 of the Act unduly burdens a minor’s right *986 to an abortion.”
In the Interest of E. H., 524 S.E.2d 2 (Ga. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 4× “For an unemancipated minor to waive the parental notification required by OCGA § 15-11-112 (a) before having an abortion, the juvenile court must determine either that (1) the minor is mature and well informed enough to make this decision in consultation with her doctor and…”
In the Interest of Doe, 737 S.E.2d 581 (Ga. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 14× “See OCGA §§ 15-11-112 (b); 15-11-114 (c). The juvenile court held a hearing and thereafter issued *575 an order denying the petition.”
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of Atlanta a. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). · cites it 22× “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours' "actual notice, in person or by telephone" to such person.”
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of the Atlanta Area, Inc. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). · cites it 5× “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours’ “actual notice, in person or by telephone” to such person.”
In the Interest Of: Jane Doe (Ga. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 14× “See OCGA §§ 15-11-112 (b); 15-11-114 (c). The juvenile court held a hearing and thereafter issued an order denying the petition.”
In the Interest of S. H., a Child (Ga. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 4× “had unexplained rib fractures and chronic bruising “consistent with non- 2 See OCGA § 15-11-112 (b) (“There shall be a presumption that visitation shall be unsupervised unless the court finds that unsupervised visitation is not in a child’s best interests.”
In the Interest of R. C., a Child (Mother) (Ga. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “4 OCGA § 15-11-112(b) states that “[t]here shall be a presumption that visitation shall be unsupervised unless the court finds that unsupervised visitation is not in a child’s best interests.”
RB Ex Rel. VD v. State, 790 So. 2d 830 (Miss. 2001). “Though, unlike other jurisdictions, see Ga. Code Ann. § 15-11-112 (a)(1)(c) ( 1999); Mo Ann.”
— 15-11-112(a)(1)(A) — 1 case
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of Atlanta a. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours' "actual notice, in person or by telephone" to such person.”
— 15-11-112(a)(1)(B) — 2 cases
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of Atlanta a. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours' "actual notice, in person or by telephone" to such person.”
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of the Atlanta Area, Inc. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours’ “actual notice, in person or by telephone” to such person.”
— 15-11-112(a)(1)(C) — 2 cases
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of Atlanta a. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours' "actual notice, in person or by telephone" to such person.”
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of the Atlanta Area, Inc. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours’ “actual notice, in person or by telephone” to such person.”
— 15-11-112(b) — 2 cases
In the Interest of R. C., a Child (Mother) (Ga. Ct. App. 2025). “4 OCGA § 15-11-112(b) states that “[t]here shall be a presumption that visitation shall be unsupervised unless the court finds that unsupervised visitation is not in a child’s best interests.”
Planned Parenthood Ass'n of Atlanta a. v. Harris, 691 F. Supp. 1419 (N.D. Ga. 1988). “§ 15-11-112 (a)(1)(A). Second, the physician or agent may give at least 24 hours' "actual notice, in person or by telephone" to such person.”
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