§ 39-4-1. “Appropriate Public Authority” Defined
As used in Article III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “appropriate public authorities” means, with reference to this state, the Department of Human Services. The department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said Article III. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 3; Ga. L. […]
§ 39-4-2. “Appropriate Authority in the Receiving State” Defined
As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “appropriate authority in the receiving state” means, with reference to this state, the Department of Human Services. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 4; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.
§ 39-4-3. “Executive Head” Defined
As used in Article VII of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “executive head” means the Governor. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 9.
§ 39-4-4. Enactment and Text of Compact
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in form substantially as follows:
§ 39-4-5. Appointment of Compact Administrator
The Governor is authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of Article VII of the compact. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 9.
§ 39-4-6. Supplementary Agreements Generally
The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children are empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to paragraph (b) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § […]
§ 39-4-7. Effect of Placement of Child in Another State Upon Jurisdiction of Court Making Placement
Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution in another state pursuant to Article VI of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article V thereof. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 8. Cross references. Court disposition of […]
§ 39-4-8. Standards for Determination of Financial Responsibility for Children Placed Pursuant to Compact
Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, Articles 1 and 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, relating […]
§ 39-4-9. Applicability of Code Section 49-5-15 to Placements Made Pursuant to Compact
Code Section 49-5-15 shall not apply to placements made pursuant to the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 7.
§ 39-4-10. Satisfaction of Requirements for Visitation, Inspection, or Supervision of Children, Homes, Institutions, or Other Agencies
Any requirements for visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies in another party state which may apply under Code Section 49-5-12 shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state or a subdivision thereof as contemplated by paragraph […]