Section 19-15-1 – Definitions

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia

As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Abused” means subjected to child abuse.(2) “Child” means any person under 18 years of age.(3) “Child abuse” means: (A) Physical injury or death inflicted upon a child by a parent or caretaker...

Section 19-14-22 – Investments; interest

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia

The state treasurer shall invest trust fund money in the same manner in which state funds are invested as authorized by the State Depository Board pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50. Interest earned by trust fund money shall be accounted for separately...

Section 19-14-21 – Source of funds

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia

The state treasurer shall credit to the trust fund all amounts appropriated or donated to such trust fund. All funds appropriated to or otherwise paid into the trust fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been...

Section 19-14-20 – Creation

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia

The State Children’s Trust Fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury. The fund shall be expended only as provided in this chapter and in Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 49, and the State Children’s Trust Fund shall continue in...