Section 15-11-55.1. (Effective until January 1, 2014) Notice of hearing to parent, preadoptive parent, or relative caring for child

   In advance of any hearing or other proceeding to be held with respect to a child pursuant to Code Section 15-11-55 or a deprivation hearing to be held with respect to a child pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-49 and Code Sections 15-11-39 and 15-11-39.2, the court shall provide notice or shall direct that a party shall provide notice of such hearing or other proceeding, including their right to be heard at such hearing or other proceeding, to the foster parents of the child, and to any preadoptive parents or relatives providing care for the child, consistent with the form and timing of notice to parties; provided, however, that this provision shall not be construed to require a foster parent, preadoptive parent, or relative caring for the child to be made a party to the hearing solely on the basis of such notice and right to be heard.

Code 1981, § 15-11-55.1, enacted by Ga. L. 2007, p. 478, § 2/SB 128.