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Juvenile justice law creates parental accountability court orders
New rules require parents comply with orders for their juveniles
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A Georgia bill signed into law his week will create parental accountability orders, which Juvenile Court judges can use to ensure guardians get children the help they need.
A bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Nathan Deal will create new judicial power to make parents accountable for delinquent children. Senate Bill 175 established parental accountability orders, a court mandate for guardians to help their children who are in need of services.