When Jeopardy Attaches

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  1. 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.
  2. 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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