What is the harshest sentence my child can receive for committing a delinquent act?
Although most delinquent acts would generally necessitate nothing more than probation, community service and/or restitution, some juvenile offenses could result in a commitment to the State of Georgia for a period of two years. The State has the right to place a child in a wilderness camp, group home or, potentially, a YDC; all to be determined by the risk and needs of the child. Some offenses are such that there could be a commitment of five (5) years or until age 21. For some offenses, the law specifies that the same can be resolved only in the Superior Court, as such offenses are so egregious in nature, and the juvenile would be treated as an adult.
