New Georgia law protects parents' right to counsel
05/08/2018, Legislation, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
SB 131, enacted in 2018, amends Ga. Code § 15-11-103(g)(3) to specify that a parent may only waive the right to counsel "provided that such waiver is made knowingly, voluntarily, and on the record."
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The NCCRC identified the issue and worked with advocates on introduction of the bill. |