Ga. R. Juv. Ct. 9.4
As amended through October 9, 2024
At the time of entering a plea, if an admission is made, the child shall sign a waiver of his or her right to a contested hearing on the merits of the petition. The matter may be disposed of at that time, or it may be scheduled for a dispositional hearing at a later time.
The child may enter a plea under North Carolina v. Alford. The judge may use his or her discretion as to whether or not to accept an Alford plea.
Ga. R. Juv. Ct. 9.4