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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this part, the term:
(1) “Designating individual” means a parent or guardian who appoints a standby guardian. A designating individual may only be:
(A) A parent of a minor, provided that he or she has physical custody of the minor and his or her parental rights have not terminated; and provided, further, that the other parent of the minor is deceased, has had his or her parental rights terminated, cannot be found after a diligent search has been made, or has consented to the designation of and service by the standby guardian; or
(B) A guardian of the minor who is duly appointed and serving pursuant to court order.
(2) “Health care professional” means a person licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 or a person licensed as a registered professional nurse under Chapter 26 of Title 43 and authorized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to practice as a nurse practitioner.
(3) “Health determination” means the dated, written determination by a health care professional that a designating individual is unable to care for a minor due to the designating individual's physical or mental condition or health including a condition created by medical treatment.
(4) “Standby guardian” means an adult who is named by a designating individual to serve as standby guardian of the minor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 29. Guardian and Ward § 29-2-9 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-29-guardian-and-ward/ga-code-sect-29-2-9.html
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