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* Under Georgia law, the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is required to order genetic testing in all child support cases where paternity hasn’t been established or is contested. PAMMS<ref>{{cite web|title=PAMMS|url=https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dcss/paternity-establishment/|publisher=pamms.dhs.ga.gov|access-date=2025-12-29}}</ref>
* This administrative requirement applies regardless of the alleged father’s location — including if he is incarcerated — although logistical issues (such as arranging testing through the Department or with court orders) may arise.

===== There is no separate Georgia statute that exempts incarcerated individuals from paternity DNA testing. The statutes (e.g., § 19-7-43, § 19-7-45, and § 19-7-46) apply without specifying incarceration as a defense or exception. =====
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* Courts typically consider prison logistics when ordering DNA tests (for example, coordinating sample collection through correctional facilities or obtaining court orders to allow testing).
* If the Department (DCSS) or court orders testing for an incarcerated alleged parent, the order can be enforced — but coordination with jail/prison officials and/or a court order is usually required to facilitate sample collection.
* Some administrative rules suggest that, for cases involving the Department, the agency must pay testing costs upfront (and recoup from an alleged father later) even if incarcerated. PAMMS<ref>{{cite web|title=PAMMS|url=https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dcss/paternity-establishment/|publisher=pamms.dhs.ga.gov|access-date=2025-12-29}}</ref>