Georgia Court of Appeals

In The Interest Of M. C., A Child (Father)

A27D0205 October 21, 2026 Discretionary Application Dismissed

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What the court decided

The legal issue is whether an incarcerated father has the right to a direct appeal for a ruling on visitation rights. The Georgia Court of Appeals held that the application for discretionary appeal was untimely, and the matter is DISMISSED.

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