Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 97 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Chapter 97-5
Rule 97-5-.02 - Transfer Provisions
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 97-5-.02
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(A) No child's community supervision shall transfer to the DCS, unless all of the following criteria have been met:
(1) The child is 17 years of age or older, adjudicated delinquent for a Class A designated felony act, and has been released from restrictive custody by DJJ;
(2) The child is not amenable to treatment and programming services offered by DJJ;
(3) The child has not made substantial progress towards treatment and service plan objectives; and
(4) The child has not completed academic goals as outlined in the individualized program of study.
(B) In determining whether to transfer a child, DJJ shall give balanced attention towards the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability, and the development of competencies to enable each child to become a responsible and productive member of the community.
O.C.G.A. § 49-4A-2(b)(6), O.C.G.A. § 42-3-2(a), O.C.G.A. § 42-3-3.
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