§ 49-4A-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Board” means the Board of Juvenile Justice. “Child in need of services” means any child so adjudged under Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 15. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of juvenile justice. “Delinquent child” means any child so adjudged under Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title […]
§ 49-4A-17. Introduction of Certain Items Into Juvenile Detention Facility Prohibited; Commerce With Incarcerated Youth
Without the knowledge and consent of the commissioner or the director in charge of any juvenile detention facility, it shall be unlawful for any person to take into or cause to be introduced into such facility any item which such person has been directed not to take into such center: Verbally by a staff member […]
§ 49-4A-2. Board of Juvenile Justice Created; Appointments; Terms; Vacancies; Chairperson; per Diem and Expenses; Responsibilities and Duties
There is created a Board of Juvenile Justice which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Juvenile Justice created in this chapter. The Board of Juvenile Justice shall be the successor entity to the Board of Children and Youth Services and the change is intended to be one of name […]
§ 49-4A-3. Department of Juvenile Justice Created; Commissioner of Juvenile Justice; Organization and Operation of Department
There is created the Department of Juvenile Justice and the position of commissioner of juvenile justice. The commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the department and shall be both appointed and removed by the board, subject to the approval of the Governor. The commissioner of human services shall not also serve as the […]
§ 49-4A-4. Purpose of Chapter
It is the purpose of this chapter to establish the department as the agency to administer, supervise, and manage juvenile detention facilities. History. Code 1981, § 49-4A-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1983, § 24; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1453, § 7; Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 3-4/HB 242. The 2013 amendment, […]
§ 49-4A-5. Transfer of Functions and Employees of Division of Youth Services; Personnel Administration
The department shall carry out all functions and exercise all powers relating to the administration, supervision, and management of juvenile detention facilities, and jurisdiction over such juvenile detention facilities is vested in the department. Any employees of the Department of Juvenile Justice who became so employed by virtue of their transfer from the Division of […]
§ 49-4A-6. Rules and Regulations
The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the government, operation, administration, and maintenance of juvenile detention facilities and may also adopt such other rules and regulations for the government and operation of the department as the board may deem necessary consistent with the provisions of this chapter. Rules and regulations adopted by the board […]
§ 49-4A-7. Powers and Duties of Department
The department shall be authorized to: Accept for detention in a juvenile detention facility any child who is committed to the department under Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15; Provide probation and other court services for children pursuant to a request from a court under Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15; […]