Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL
Rule 144-5-.05 - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 144-5-.05
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

CFDA # 16.738. Recovery Act CFDA # 16.803.

This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program authorized by Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711, et seq., as amended.

The purpose of this grant program is to assist states and units of local government in carrying out specific programs which offer a high probability of improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. Special emphasis is placed on nationwide and multijurisdictional projects and projects that advance national drug control priorities. In accordance with federal law, states may award formula grant funds to state agencies and units of local government for the purposes of:

1.Enforcing state and local laws which establish offenses similar to crimes enumerated in the Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.);

2.Improving the functioning of the criminal justice system; and

3.Emphasizing violent crime and serious offenders.

These three purposes are by no means mutually exclusive. They are in fact mutually supportive and integral to the State of Georgia's ability to address effectively and comprehensively its drug and violent crime problem in any realistic way.

This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:

1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711 et seq., as amended;

2.Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, Public Law 109-162, January 5, 2006;

3.U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program Guidance and Application Kit;

4.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;

5.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the future;

6.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and

7.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.

These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.

Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701, et seq. O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.

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