§ 19-13-53. Standardized Forms; Timing of Transmission of Information and Data Entry; Sheriff’s Responsibility
The courts of this state shall use a standardized form or forms for the issuance of any protective order. The form or forms shall be promulgated by the Uniform Superior Court Rules. The standardized form or forms for protective orders shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Code, shall be subject to the […]
§ 19-13-54. Foreign Protective Orders
A petitioner who obtains a foreign protective order may file that order by filing a certified copy of the foreign protective order with any clerk of court of the superior court in this state. Filing shall be without fee or cost. The clerk of court shall provide the petitioner with a receipt bearing proof of […]
§ 19-13-55. Confidential Nature of Information in Registry
Any individual, agency, or court which obtains information from the registry shall keep such information or parts thereof confidential, and shall not disseminate or disclose such information, or parts thereof, except as authorized in this article or otherwise by law. Violation of this Code section shall be a misdemeanor. History. Code 1981, § 19-13-55 , […]
§ 19-13-56. Liability of Court or Law Enforcement Personnel
The state and any local or state law enforcement officer, court official, or official of the registry shall be held harmless for any delay or failure to file a protective order or modification thereof, to transmit information contained in a protective order or modification thereof, or to enter such information in the registry. The state […]
§ 19-13A-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Dating relationship” means a committed romantic relationship characterized by a level of intimacy that is not associated with mere friendship or between persons in an ordinary business, social, or educational context; provided, however, that such term shall not require sexual involvement. “Dating violence” means the occurrence of one […]
§ 19-13A-2. Jurisdiction
Except for proceedings involving a nonresident respondent, the superior court of the county where the respondent resides shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter. For proceedings under this chapter involving a nonresident respondent, the superior court where the petitioner resides or the superior court where an act or injury involving dating violence allegedly […]
§ 19-13A-3. Temporary Relief to Protect From Dating Violence; Hearing and Evidentiary Standard; Non-Attorney Assistance; Delays
Upon the filing of a verified petition in which the petitioner alleges with specific facts that probable cause exists to establish that dating violence has occurred in the past and may occur in the future, the court may order such temporary relief ex parte as it deems necessary to protect the petitioner from dating violence. […]
§ 19-13-23. Confidentiality of Location of Family Violence Shelter; Exceptions
Any person who knowingly publishes, disseminates, or otherwise discloses the location of a family violence shelter is guilty of a misdemeanor. This Code section shall not apply to: Confidential communications between a client and his or her attorney; or Instances when such publication, dissemination, or disclosure is authorized by the director of the shelter. History. […]
§ 19-13A-4. Required Findings of Fact; Authority of Court
In order to determine if a protective order alleging dating violence shall be granted, the court shall provide findings of fact establishing that: There is a committed romantic relationship between the parties that is not associated with mere friendship or ordinary business, social, or educational fraternization; Factors exist which corroborate the dating relationship; The parties […]
§ 19-13-30. State Commission on Family Violence
The General Assembly finds and declares that violence in Georgia homes among family members accounts for many serious injuries, deaths, and extensive physical and emotional damage to children and adults. Family violence knows no economic or social barriers. The costs of family violence include misery and trauma for individuals and families and increased government spending […]