Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 97-5-.01 - Definitions

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these rules and regulations shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them:

(a) "DJJ" means the Department of Juvenile Justice.
(b) "DCS" means the Department of Community Supervision.
(c) "Delinquent child or youth" means any person so adjudged under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15.
(d) "Restrictive custody" means in the custody of the Department for purposes of housing in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility.
(e) "Class A designated felony act" means a delinquent act committed by a child 13 years or older which, if committed by an adult, would be one or more of the specific crimes listed in O.C.G.A. § 15-11-2(12).

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 97-5-.01
O.C.G.A. §§ 49-4A-1, 42-3-2(a), 42-3-3(a)(4), 50-11-2.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Aug. 2, 2016; eff. Aug. 22, 2016.

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