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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-6 (2019)

Computation of age

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a child attains a specified age the first second past midnight on the day of the anniversary of such child’s birth.

(b) A child born on February 29 attains a specified age on March 1 of any year that is not a leap year.

History

Code 1981, § 15-11-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.

Annotations

Law reviews. - For article, ‘‘Georgia’s Juvenile Code: New Law for the New Year,’’ see 19 Ga. St. B. J. 13 (Dec. 2013).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 47 cases, 1985–2015 · leading case: In the Interest of P. D. W., 674 S.E.2d 338 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009).
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In the Interest of P. D. W., 674 S.E.2d 338 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 6× “The mother asserts that the juvenile court denied her the statutory right to counsel as set forth in OCGA § 15-11-6 (b), which provides: Except as otherwise provided under this article, a party is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings…”
In the Interest of J. M. B., 676 S.E.2d 9 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 4× “quite evident that the entire legislative scheme written into the pertinent provisions of the Juvenile Code was intended to provide to an indigent parent effective representation at all stages of any proceeding involving the termination of that parent’s right to his or her child.”
In the Interest of Z. K., 645 S.E.2d 637 (Ga. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 6× “See also OCGA§ 15-11-6 (b) (indigent parent’s right to appointed counsel “at all stages of any proceedings” alleging his or her child is deprived, delinquent, unruly, or incorrigible); In the Interest of A.”
In the Interest of W. L. H., 739 S.E.2d 322 (Ga. 2013). · cites it 6× “Our Juvenile Code extends this right to legal representation to a child who (1) is not represented by a parent, guardian, or custodian during the proceedings or (2) has a conflict of interest with that adult or any other party.”
In the Interest of J. L. B., 634 S.E.2d 514 (Ga. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 4× “OCGA § 15-11-6 (b). OCGA §§ 15-11-7 (a); 15-11-65 (b).”
In the Interest of A. J., 604 S.E.2d 635 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 8× “, supra; see also OCGA § 15-11-6 (b) (“[A] party is entitled to *582 representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings alleging delinquency, unruliness, incorrigibility, or deprivation and if, as an indigent person, a party is unable to employ counsel, he or she…”
Long v. Long, 692 S.E.2d 811 (Ga. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 2× “” 18 See OCGA § 15-11-6 (b); Williams v. Dept. of Human Resources, 150 Ga.”
In Re Burton, 521 S.E.2d 568 (Ga. 1999). · cites it 4× “OCGA § 15-11-6 (b). The juvenile *492 court entered a final order which was adverse to Ms.”
In the Interest of B. B., 599 S.E.2d 304 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “See OCGA § 15-11-6 (b); In the Interest of B.”
Hall v. Hall, 527 S.E.2d 288 (Ga. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 4× “Although the trial court found that it could appoint a guardian ad litem for the Halls’ daughter under either OCGA § 15-11-6 or § 9-11-17 (c), neither of those statutes applies to their daughter.”
In the Interest of B. R. F., a Child, 770 S.E.2d 912 (Ga. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 4× “And see former OCGA § 15-11-6 (b) (2012) (a “party is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings alleging .”
In the Interest of K. M. C., 614 S.E.2d 896 (Ga. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 10× “The mother bases her entitlement to counsel on OCGA § 15-11-6 (b): Except as otherwise provided under this article, a party is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any *283 proceedings alleging delinquency, unruliness, incorrigibility, or deprivation and…”
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15-11-6(a): 2 cases
In Re AJ, 604 S.E.2d 635 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004).
In Re Pdw, 674 S.E.2d 338 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009).
15-11-6(b): 14 cases
In Re Kmc, 614 S.E.2d 896 (Ga. Ct. App. 2005).
In Re AJ, 604 S.E.2d 635 (Ga. Ct. App. 2004).
In Re Zk, 645 S.E.2d 637 (Ga. Ct. App. 2007).
In Re Pdw, 674 S.E.2d 338 (Ga. Ct. App. 2009).
In Re JLB, 634 S.E.2d 514 (Ga. Ct. App. 2006).
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