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U.S. State Codes
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Georgia
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Title 19 - Domestic Relations
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Chapter 13 - Family Violence
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Article 1 - Granting of Relief by Superior Courts
Article 1 - Granting of Relief by Superior Courts
§ 19-13-1. "Family violence" defined
§ 19-13-2. Jurisdiction of superior court
§ 19-13-3. Petition seeking relief from family violence; temporary relief ex parte; hearing; dismissal of petition upon failure to hold hearing; procedural advice for victims; delays
§ 19-13-4. Protective orders and consent agreements; contents; delivery to sheriff; expiration; enforcement
§ 19-13-5. Supplemental nature of remedies provided by article
§ 19-13-6. Penalties