§ 49-5-151. Implementation of Part
It shall be the duty of the council to arrange for the implementation of this part as follows: To assist local governments and private service agencies in the development of community based programs and to provide information on the availability of potential funding sources and to provide whatever assistance may be requested in making application […]
§ 49-5-152. Purchase of Care or Services From Public or Private Agencies
The council and any other appropriate state or local agency are authorized to purchase care or services from public or private agencies providing delinquency or other prevention programs or community based services, provided the program meets the state standards as authorized by Code Section 49-5-151. History. Code 1981, § 49-5-152 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 49-5-153. Annual Report
The council shall prepare an annual report on the progress of the community based programs of this state which shall include the most current institutional and out-of-home placement populations of children being served by the various departments of state government and which shall include comparative costs of all children-serving agencies. Such report shall be submitted […]
§ 49-5-154. Study of Youth Needs
The governing authority of each participating county shall establish a local advisory group which includes representation from each component of the local children’s services systems and other interested parties. The advisory group shall appraise the council on the needs of children and youth in its community giving particular attention to the need for prevention programs […]
§ 49-5-155. Effect of Article on Department of Juvenile Justice; Office as Recipient Entity for Federal Grants
This article shall in no way preempt, duplicate, or supersede services, duties, or other functions performed pursuant to law or regulations by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Other than the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Governor’s Office for Children and Families created pursuant to Code Section 49-5-132 and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall be […]
§ 49-5-112. Cooperation of Law Enforcement Agencies; Penalty for False Information
The GCIC and law enforcement agencies which have access to GCIC information shall cooperate with employers who are authorized to obtain records checks on their employees in performing such checks and shall provide such information for such records checks notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and may charge reasonable fees therefor. Any person who […]
§ 49-5-156. Short Title; Legislative Findings; Development of Program; Awarding of Grants; Applications; Recognition; Reporting to General Assembly
This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Mentoring Act of 2000.” The General Assembly finds that: Every child in this state is encouraged to have a caring adult who, along with parents and teachers, is able to offer support, friendship, encouragement, and motivation to help the child excel academically […]
§ 49-5-113. Personal Liability; Disciplinary Action
Other than for a knowing and malicious release of false information, neither GCIC, any law enforcement agency, nor the employees of any such entities shall be responsible for the accuracy of information nor have any liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, or any other claim in connection with any dissemination of information or determination […]
§ 49-5-160. Definitions; Qualifications
As used in this article, the term: “Licensed” means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43. “Organization” means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which: Serves children who have […]
§ 49-5-114. Other Laws Requiring Records Checks
This article shall be cumulative of and in addition to any other law requiring or permitting employees’ records checks and shall not relieve any person from any duty or requirement under such other laws. History. Code 1981, § 49-5-114 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 669, § 1.