Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-442.1

(A) Comply with Article 3 of Chapter 11 of this title;

(B) Consider on the record what services have been provided to the child or his or her parent or guardian;

(C) Consider on the record what services are available to the child or his or her parent or guardian which could allow the child to remain in his or her home;

(D) Consider on the record what efforts have been made to secure placement of the child other than in the custody of DFCS;

(E) Consider on the record whether a child protective services report was made in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection and if not, the court shall notify DFCS through the county director, the court liaison, or the attorney representing DFCS by phone or email that the court will be considering placing the child into the custody of DFCS. DFCS shall have an opportunity to be present at the case disposition hearing of the child in need of services to provide information to the court as to the availability of services for the child. Notice to the DFCS county office via, phone, email, or other means shall be considered sufficient; and

(F) As used in this paragraph, the term “consider on the record” means the court's foundational inquiry regarding the possible services available to a dependent child.

(A) The court shall make an inquiry as to whether any parties to the CHINS case or court personnel, including the court clerk's file, have either possession of or immediate access to such records. The parties or personnel in possession of such records or with access to such records shall provide copies of all such records to DFCS;

(B) Each county DFCS office shall designate at least one county DFCS employee to receive such documents via email; and

(C) The court shall also inquire of all parties to the CHINS case as to the existence of assessments, evaluations, and reports pertaining to the child that are not in the possession of the parties. If any such records exist, the court shall immediately order the production of said records to DFCS.