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GA HB898

Bill

Status

Passed

4/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

B.J. Pak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the 1972 Interstate Compact on Juveniles (Title 39, Chapter 3) and enacts a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles under Title 49, Chapter 4B, effective July 1, 2014
  • Creates the Interstate Commission for Juveniles as a body corporate and joint agency of compacting states, with powers to promulgate binding rules, enforce compliance, resolve disputes, levy annual assessments, and oversee interstate movement of juveniles on probation, parole, or who have absconded or run away
  • Requires the Governor to establish by executive order a Georgia State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision, with membership including representatives from the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, victims groups, and the compact administrator
  • Authorizes the compact to become effective upon enactment by no fewer than 35 states, with an initial effective date of July 1, 2004 or upon the 35th jurisdiction's enactment, and requires unanimous consent of compacting states for amendments
  • Updates cross-references in Code Section 15-11-10 (juvenile court jurisdiction), Code Section 49-4A-7 (Department of Juvenile Justice powers), and Code Section 49-5-8 (Department of Human Services powers) to reflect the new compact's location in the Georgia Code

Legislative Description

Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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