Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-580

(a) At the commencement of the adjudication hearing, the court shall address the alleged delinquent child, in language understandable to the child, and determine whether such child is capable of understanding statements about his or her rights under this article.

(b) If a child is capable, the court shall inquire how he or she responds to the allegations of the delinquency petition. The child may:

(c) If a child stands mute, refuses to answer, or answers evasively, the court shall enter a denial of the allegations.