GA HB1283

Authorizes counties, municipalities, district attorneys, or nonprofit organizations to establish Family Justice Centers that co-locate governmental and community-based services for victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking in a single location.

Requires each center to operate under written memorandums of understanding among participating agencies, provide space for law enforcement personnel, ensure victim confidentiality, and deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent services.

Grants peace officers assigned to a Family Justice Center authority to respond to emergencies outside their normal jurisdiction in exigent circumstances requiring immediate intervention for protection of life or prevention of serious harm.

Protects victim information from disclosure without written consent and exempts records maintained by non-governmental partner agencies from public records requirements, while clarifying that co-location does not place partner agency records in state custody for criminal discovery purposes.

Assigns the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council authority to administer grants, distribute state and federal funds, and collect annual performance reports on services provided, victims served, and outcomes achieved.