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GA SB324
Bill
Status
Passed
4/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Stone
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AI Summary
- Amends four sections of the Official Code of Georgia (35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9-101, and 49-4A-8) to harmonize definitions of peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice
- Expands the definition of peace officer duties to explicitly include the supervision of delinquent children under intensive supervision in the community, in addition to supervision within DJJ institutions, facilities, or programs
- Updates the definition of "law enforcement officer" under both the Georgia State Indemnification Fund and the Temporary Disability Compensation Program to include DJJ employees who supervise delinquent children under intensive community supervision
- Authorizes the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice to designate as peace officers employees whose full-time duties include supervision of delinquent children or children in need of services under intensive supervision in the community, ensuring consistent language across all relevant code sections
Legislative Description
Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2014
Full Bill Text
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