Rule 97-5-.02. Transfer Provisions

Rule 97-5-.02. Transfer Provisions

1. (A) No child's community supervision shall transfer to the DCS, unless all of the following criteria have been met:

   1. (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. (2) The child is not amenable to treatment and programming services offered by DJJ;
   3. (3) The child has not made substantial progress towards treatment and service plan objectives; and
   4. (4) The child has not completed academic goals as outlined in the individualized program of study.
2. (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.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 49-4A-2(b)(6), O.C.G.A. § 42-3-2(a), O.C.G.A. § 42-3-3.

History. Original Rule entitled "Transfer Provisions" adopted. F. Aug. 2, 2016; eff. Aug. 22, 2016.