Section 15-11-480. (Effective January 1, 2014) When jeopardy attaches

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(a) When a child enters a denial to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the first witness is sworn at the adjudication hearing.

(b) When a child enters an admission to a petition alleging his or her delinquency, jeopardy attaches when the court accepts the admission.

Code 1981, § 15-11-480, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.

                    
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