§ 29-9-16. Compensation to Physicians, Psychologists, or Licensed Clinical Social Workers
For the evaluation or examination required by subsection (d) of Code Section 29-4-11, subsection (c) of Code Section 29-4-15, subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-42, subsection (d) of Code Section 29-5-11, subsection (c) of Code Section 29-5-15, or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-71, the evaluating physician, psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker shall receive […]
§ 29-9-2. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Representation of Persons Not Sui Juris; Limited Appointment; Identification of Parties in All Petitions; Authority of Conservator or Guardian to Act; Ineligibility of Appointed Counsel to Be Appointed Guardian Ad Litem
The court, in its discretion, may at any time appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a minor, a proposed ward, or a ward in proceedings relating to the guardianship or conservatorship of that individual. However, the appointment of a guardian ad litem does not supersede any specific requirement for that individual […]
§ 29-9-17. Court Ordered Instruction for Conservator or Guardian
At the time of appointment and at any time throughout the conservatorship or guardianship, the court may order the conservator or guardian to undergo such instruction as the court deems appropriate. History. Code 1981, § 29-9-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-9-3. Assessment of Costs, Compensation, Fees, and Expenses; Factors; Enforcement; Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Except as otherwise ordered by the court under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 29-4-10, under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 29-5-10, or under subsection (b) of Code Section 29-11-16, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 9-12-135, all costs of court under Code Sections 15-9-60 […]
§ 29-9-18. Sealing of Records on Conservatorship or Guardianship
All of the records relating to any minor or adult guardianship or conservatorship granted under this title and all of the records relating to any adult guardianship or conservatorship transferred or accepted under Article 3 of Chapter 11 of this title shall be kept sealed, except for a record of the names and addresses of […]
§ 29-9-4. Personal Service; Procedure
Except as otherwise provided by law, a party in interest who is a resident of this state is entitled to personal service of any petition and citation for proceedings that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, personal service shall be made by delivery of a […]
§ 29-9-19. Petitioner for Guardian or Conservator to Submit to Criminal History Records Check
As used in this Code section, the term “criminal history record information” means information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, accusations, information, or other formal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, sentencing, correctional supervision, and release. The court may require a petitioner seeking to […]
§ 29-9-5. Service Upon Current Residence Addresses; Service by Publication
Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the probate judge pursuant to Code Section 29-9-6, the provisions of this Code section shall apply in cases when a person to be served has a known current residence address outside this state or whose current address is unknown. Unless all persons have known current residence […]
§ 29-9-6. Service Upon Conservator or Guardian
If one or more unsuccessful attempts at personal service are made by the sheriff or deputy upon a conservator or guardian appointed in this state at the last known address of the conservator or guardian that appears in the court records and it appears to the court that further attempts are likely to be futile, […]
§ 29-9-7. Judge’s Discretion on Notice, Service, and Additional Time for Proceedings; Additional Notice Requirements for Persons Residing in Another State
The probate judge may direct any additional service or notice or extend the time to respond to any proceedings covered by this title as the judge may determine to be proper in the interest of due process and reasonable opportunity for any party or interest to be heard. If a petition for appointment of a […]