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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-2 - DEFINITIONS › Rule 144-2-.01 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and terms have the following meaning:
(a) The "Act" means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Act, Ga. L. 1981, pp. 1306-1311 (O.C.G.A. Section 35-6A, as amended).
(b) "Agency" means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and its staff as created by the Act.
(c) "Council" means the voting membership of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council as created by the Act.
(d) "Component" means any of the four traditional functions or main constituent parts of the criminal justice system as follows:
1. "Law enforcement component" means that component whose primary duties involve the preservation of public order; the protection of life, health, safety and property; and the prevention, detection and investigation of crime.
2. "Courts component" means that component whose primary duties involve the application of the laws to controversies brought before the court, the disposition of legal actions, criminal prosecution and the general public administration of justice.
3. "Corrections component" means that component whose primary duties involve the maintenance in a secure environment of those offenders sentenced to confinement, and the discipline, treatment and rehabilitation of offenders through such confinement, parole, probation, counseling or other constitutional means.
4. "Juvenile justice component" means that component whose primary duties involve the application of the laws to controversies brought before the juvenile court and the maintenance of juvenile treatment and rehabilitation programs for those persons adjudicated under the provisions of juvenile laws.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-3 - ADMINISTRATION › Rule 144-3-.01 - Organization

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Director shall administer all rules and regulations of the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, whose address is 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743.
(1)
Council Membership.
The Council is composed of twenty-six voting members, sixteen of whom serve in an ex-officio capacity by virtue of the position held by each, and ten of whom are to be appointed by the Governor.
(2)
Council Officers.
The Council shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
(a) Chairperson. The powers and duties of the Chairperson are as follows:
1. Preside at all meetings of the Council and conduct such meetings in an orderly and impartial manner so as to permit a free and full discussion;
2. Have the same voting rights as any regular member;
3. Establish and appoint committees, task forces or working groups as may be required in the bylaws or as deemed necessary by him, her, or the Council;
4. Designate special advisory members who are not voting members of the Council for the purpose of providing information for the use of the Council;
5. Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees, task forces and working groups;
6. Authenticate by his or her signature all official actions and/or resolutions adopted by the Council;
7. On behalf of the Council, advise the Governor and the General Assembly of the status of the Council's efforts and endeavors;
8.Convene public hearings upon at least ten business days' notice in order to establish a record of public comment. The presence of a majority of members will not be required to conduct public hearings; and
9. Perform such other duties as the Governor, the General Assembly, or the Council may delegate to him or her.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.01 - Functions and Powers

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The Council's functions and powers are as provided by law.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 35-6A.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.02 - Grant Administration, Generally

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Fair and Open Grants Act.
The provisions of the Fair and Open Grants Act of 1993 (O.C.G.A. §§
								28-5-120 thru 127) govern the award of grants by the Council.
(2)
Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest
.
(a) Members of the Council shall adhere to the code of ethics for board members established in O.C.G.A. §
									45-10-3 which are enforced as provided in O.C.G.A. §
									45-10-4.
(b) No member of the Council, who is associated with a grant applicant as an employee or member of the applicant's governing body, is eligible to vote in the recommendation process. Members should also disclose any other beneficial relationship with a grantee or program which could be affected by the vote. Such a relationship may give rise to a conflict of interest. A member of the Council associated with a grant applicant shall notify the chairperson of the committee or Chairperson of the Council of the potential conflict and the appropriate chairperson shall determine whether or not the member should be excused from voting on the specific grantee's application.
(c) Failure of a member to disclose a conflict of interest under subparagraph (b) will result in the nullification of the vote on the particular grantee's application and may be considered a breach of the code of ethics.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.04 - Post-award Administration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Grant Monitoring
. The agency shall monitor sub-grant programs through financial monitoring of initial and adjusted budgets and review of requests for expenditure; evaluation of compliance with administrative, financial and programmatic guidelines by utilizing desk reviews and on-site audits; and evaluation of program performance in achievement of benchmarks.
(2)
Reporting
. The agency is responsible for reporting data and information required as a condition of accepting a federal grant award. These reports may include quarterly financial reports of expenditures, cash match funds and program income; individual progress reports that compile sub-grantee program activities; programmatic reports detailing the use of funds during a particular time period and statistical and summary reports of program performance. A sub-grantee that does not meet reporting requirements may be subject to a reduction in funding.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 35-6A.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.05 - Certification of Crime Victim Assistance Programs

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Purpose. The Council promulgates these rules and certifies crime victim assistance programs under the authority granted by O.C.G.A. §
								15-21-130, et seq. and O.C.G.A. §
								35-6A-4.
(2) Definitions. For purposes of approving or certifying crime victim assistance programs, the following terms and phrases are defined as:
(a) "Certified crime victim assistance program" refers to any governmental or non-governmental program which has met the criteria established by the Council.
(b) "Certified human trafficking victim assistance organization" refers to a certified crime victim assistance program which also provides comprehensive trauma-informed services to child victims designed to alleviate the adverse effects of trafficking victimization and to aid in the child's healing, including, but not limited to, assistance with case management, placement, access to educational and legal services, and mental health services
(c) "Child" shall have the same meaning as provided for in O.C.G.A. §
									15-11-2.
(d) "County" or "county governing body" refers to a county commission.
(e) "Court officer" refers to a person charged with the duty of collecting moneys arising from criminal fines ordered by a court and will generally be the clerk of the court.
(f) "Court" refers to a superior, state, probate, magistrate, municipal or other court that assesses or collects crime-based fines pursuant to Georgia law.
(g) "Crime" refers to any criminal offense defined by Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or any other applicable Code Section.
(h) "Eligible applicant" refers to any governmental entity or other organization that meets all applicable criteria set forth by the Council based on the eligibility requirements for subrecipient programs contained in the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the victim assistance rules promulgated by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice.
(i) "Fine" refers to any criminal fine or criminal bond forfeiture ordered by a court.
(j) "Trafficking" refers to the offenses of trafficking an individual for sexual servitude and trafficking a person for labor servitude as provided in O.C.G.A. §
									16-5-46.
(k) "Victim" refers to any person against whom a crime has been perpetrated.
(l) "Victim assistance program" refers to any eligible governmental entity or other organization that coordinates and provides direct services to victims of crime. Victim assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following services: crisis intervention, emergency shelter, emergency transportation, counseling and criminal justice advocacy.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.06 - Crime Victims Compensation Board

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Purpose.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. §
								17-15-1 et. seq., the Council acts as the Crime Victims Compensation Board to administer the Crime Victims Emergency Fund. These Rules prescribe policies and procedures in addition to those set forth in O.C.G.A. §
								17-15-1, et. seq.
(2) Definitions
(a) "Board" means the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board.
(b) "Crime" means an act of violence as defined by O.C.G.A. §
									17-15-2(3) that results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death.
(c) "Crime scene sanitization" means the removal or attempted removal of blood, dirt, stains or debris which requires hauling and dumping from the crime scene and may include the reasonable out-of-pocket cost of cleaning supplies, paint, equipment rental, and labor purchased as a direct result of the crime or investigation of the crime scene.
(d) "Claimant" means a victim or other person as defined by O.C.G.A. §
									17-15-7(a)(1)  who was not actively engaged in criminal conduct at the time of their injury and who has incurred expenses that may be reimbursed by the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
(e) "Director" means the Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council or their designee.
(f) "Health care" means the organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
(g) "Investigator" means an investigator of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.07 - Unclaimed Restitution

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Court-ordered restitution that has not been claimed from the collecting authority within two years of the first restitution payment is transferred to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for deposit into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund.
(2) Entities that collect restitution must submit a victims' report on a periodic basis, including any restitution amount submitted to the agency for transfer to the Crime Victims Emergency Fund. For each restitution amount, this report must contain, at a minimum: the victim's name, last known address, the date(s) that funds were first available and the case docket number. When there is no restitution amount reported, the report should indicate that there are no restitution transactions for the period.
O.C.G.A. §§
										17-15-1
et seq.,
35-6A-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.08 - Forensic Medical Exams ("FMEs")

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) FME Eligibility.
(a) The Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP) will reimburse licensed providers for forensic medical exams (FMEs) conducted with the purpose of collecting evidence related to an alleged sexual offense as defined in O.C.G.A. §
									16-6-1(c) or O.C.G.A. §
									16-6-2(c) that occurred in Georgia on or after July 1, 2011. At minimum, an FME must include:
1. An examination for physical trauma related to the sexual offense
2. A determination as to the nature and extent of the physical trauma
3. A patient interview
4. Collection and evaluation of the evidence collected; and
5. Any additional testing deemed necessary by the examiner in order to collect evidence and provide treatment.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-4 - FUNCTIONS AND POWERS › Rule 144-4-.09 - Forensic Interviews ("FIs")

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) FI Eligibility.
(a) The crime must have occurred in Georgia on or after July 1, 2014.
(b) The Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program ("CVCP") will pay for interviews performed in another state as long as the crime occurred in Georgia and the provider performing the interview and the facility meet the criteria set forth by the Program.
(c) For each victimization, CVCP will cover the cost of one Forensic Interview per victim. If more than two FIs are submitted in the same year for the same victim, any subsequent claims may be submitted to the CVCP Board for consideration.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.01 - Anti-Gang Initiative

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.744.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement Project Safe Neighborhoods, including the Anti-Gang Initiative authorized by Federal Public Law 110-5, embedded secs. 101-104; Pub. L. 109-108, 119 Stat. 2290, 2302.
The Anti-Gang Initiative of Project Safe Neighborhoods is intended to enhance Project Safe Neighborhoods task force efforts to combat gangs. In accordance with federal law, awards may be granted to state agencies, units of local government and nonprofit organizations for the purposes of:
1.Enforcing state and local laws which establish offenses similar to crimes enumerated in the Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801
et seq.
);
2.Improving the functioning of the criminal justice system; and
3.Emphasizing violent crime and serious offenders.
These three purposes are by no means mutually exclusive. They are in fact mutually supportive and integral to the State of Georgia's ability to address effectively and comprehensively its drug and violent crime problem in any realistic way.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711
et seq.
, as amended;
2.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
3.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the future;
4.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and
5. Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711,
et seq.
, as amended, O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.02 - Community Prosecution and Project Safe Neighborhoods

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.609.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement Project Safe Neighborhoods, including the Anti-Gang Initiative authorized by Federal Public Law 110-5, embedded secs. 101-104; Pub. L. 109-108, 119 Stat. 2290, 2302.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is a nationwide commitment to reduce gun and gang crime in America by networking existing local programs that target gun and gun crime and providing these programs with additional tools necessary to be successful. In accordance with federal law, awards may be granted to state agencies and units of local government for the purposes of:
1.Enforcing state and local laws which establish offenses similar to crimes enumerated in the Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801
et seq.
);
2.Improving the functioning of the criminal justice system; and
3.Emphasizing violent crime and serious offenders.
These three purposes are by no means mutually exclusive. They are in fact mutually supportive and integral to the State of Georgia's ability to address effectively and comprehensively its drug and violent crime problem in any realistic way.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711
et seq.
, as amended;
2.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
3.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the future;
4.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and
5.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
The Victim of Crime Act of 1984 as amended by the Children's Justice Act of 1968 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.03 - Crime Victim Assistance

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.575. Recovery Act CFDA # 16.801.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Program. In 1984, VOCA established the Crime Victims Fund in the U.S. Treasury and authorized the Fund to receive deposits from fines and penalties levied on criminals convicted of federal offenses. The Fund is the source of funding for carrying out all the activities mandated by VOCA.
The purpose of this grant program is to assist states in providing high quality services that directly improve the health and well being of innocent crime victims, and to improve and enhance the delivery of these services specifically to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and previously underserved victims of crimes. Applicants eligible for consideration under this program are public agencies and private non-profit organizations, or a combination thereof.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 as amended by the Children's Justice Act of 1986 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988;
2.U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Application Kit and Instructions;
3.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
4.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Office for Victims of Crime;
5.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and
6.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council,104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3793, 28 - 5 - 122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.04 - Crime Victim Compensation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.576. Recovery Act CFDA # 16.802.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Grant Program. In 1984, VOCA established the Crime Victims Fund in the U.S. Treasury and authorized the Fund to receive deposits from fines and penalties levied on criminals convicted of federal offenses. This Fund provides the source of funding for carrying out all the activities mandated by VOCA.
The purpose of this grant program is to provide federal financial assistance to states for the purposes of compensating and assisting crime victims, funding training and technical assistance, and serving victims of federal crimes.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 as amended by the Children's Justice Act of 1986 and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988;
2.U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime Application Kit and Instructions;
3.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
4.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Office for Victims of Crime; and
5.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796, O.C.G.A. Secs. 28-5-122, 35-6A-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.05 - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.738. Recovery Act CFDA # 16.803.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program authorized by Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711,
et seq.
, as amended.
The purpose of this grant program is to assist states and units of local government in carrying out specific programs which offer a high probability of improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. Special emphasis is placed on nationwide and multijurisdictional projects and projects that advance national drug control priorities. In accordance with federal law, states may award formula grant funds to state agencies and units of local government for the purposes of:
1.Enforcing state and local laws which establish offenses similar to crimes enumerated in the Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801
et seq.
);
2.Improving the functioning of the criminal justice system; and
3.Emphasizing violent crime and serious offenders.
These three purposes are by no means mutually exclusive. They are in fact mutually supportive and integral to the State of Georgia's ability to address effectively and comprehensively its drug and violent crime problem in any realistic way.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711
et seq.
, as amended;
2.Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, Public Law 109-162, January 5, 2006;
3.U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program Guidance and Application Kit;
4.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
5.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the future;
6.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and
7.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701,
et seq.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.06 - Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.742.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program authorized by Public Law Number 106-561 (12/21/2000), as amended.
The Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program (the Coverdell program) awards grants to states and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services. In accordance with federal law, states may award formula grant funds to state agencies and units of local government:
1.To carry out all or a substantial part of a program intended to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science or medical examiner services in the state, including those services provided by laboratories operated by the state and those operated by units of local government within the state.
2.To eliminate a backlog in the analysis of forensic science evidence, including, among other things, a backlog with respect to firearms examination, latent prints, toxicology, controlled substances, forensic pathology, questioned documents and trace evidence.
3.To train, assist and employ forensic laboratory personnel as needed to eliminate such a backlog.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3711
et seq.
, as amended;
2.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
3.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the National Institute of Justice in the future;
4.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals; and
5.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701,
et seq.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.07 - Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.593.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Grant Program authorized by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701,
et seq.
The purpose of this program is to assist states and units of local government develop and implement residential substance abuse treatment programs within state and local correctional and detention facilities in which prisoners are incarcerated for a period of time sufficient to permit substance abuse treatment. Applicants are required to incorporate model program guidelines issued by the Office of Justice Programs, Corrections Program Office, in their applications.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. 13701,
et seq.
;
2.U.S. Department Of Justice, Corrections Program Office Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Guidance and Application Kit;
3.Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide, April 1996 Edition, and subsequent amendments;
4.Any future applicable policy guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Corrections Program Office;
5.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals;
6.Council Administrative and Financial Compliance Guidelines; and
7.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding applications for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
Omnibus Fiscal Year 1996 Appropriation Act, Public Law 104-134
et seq.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.08 - Sexual Assault Services Program

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
CFDA # 16.017.
The Sexual Assault Services Program was created by the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005), 42 U.S.C. §
									14043 g, and is solely dedicated to the provision of direct intervention and related assistance for victims of sexual assault.
The purpose of the program is to provide intervention, advocacy, accompaniment (e.g., accompanying victims to court, medical facilities, police departments, etc.), support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of victims, and those collaterally affected by the sexual assault.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005), 42 U.S.C. §
									14043 g and § 14045a;
2.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
3.Any other policy guidance which may be issued by the Office of Violence Against Women;
4.Council Program Announcement and Request For Proposals; and
5.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 28-5-122, 35-6A-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.09 - Violence Against Women Formula Grants

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CFDA # 16.588.
This information is submitted by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, to further establish program policy and administrative guidance consistent with federal guidelines in order to implement the Violence Against Women Grants program authorized by Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Pub. L. No 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796 (Sept. 12, 1994) (as amended by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 and the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005, Public Law 109-162, January 5, 2006).
The purpose of this program is to make grants for use by states, Indian tribal governments, units of local governments and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs for the purpose of developing and strengthening effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against women.
This information should be used in conjunction with the following which are hereby incorporated by reference:
1.Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796 (Sept. 12, 1994) (as amended by the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000), as amended;
2.U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Program Office Guidelines;
3.Office of Justice Programs Financial and Administrative Guide, M7100.1;
4.Any other applicable policy guidance which may be issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in the future;
5.Council Program Announcement and Request for Proposals;
6.Council Administrative and Financial Compliance Guidelines; and
7.Any other policy guidance which has been or may be issued by the Council.
These documents and further information regarding making application for these funds may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2743, (404) 657-1956, Fax (404) 657-1957, Email: grants.info@cjcc.ga.gov.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 28-5-122, 35-6A-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-5 - NOTICE OF GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY COUNCIL › Rule 144-5-.10 - State Grant Programs

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This rule supports the implementation of State Grant Programs as may be authorized and appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly.
The specific criteria for eligibility and distribution of funds shall be detailed in the grant solicitation or request for proposals issued by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The solicitation or request for proposals may be obtained by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303; (404)657-1956; FAX (404)657-1957; or by visiting the Council's website at
http://cjcc.ga.gov
.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-122.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-6 - ADOPTION OF RULES › Rule 144-6-.01 - Adoption of Rules

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(1)
Right of Petition Established.
Any interested person may petition the Council requesting the promulgation of a rule or the amendment or repeal of a rule already in force, as contemplated in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. (O.C.G.A. §
								50-13-1.)
(2)
Form of Petition.
Each such petition should be filed with the Council in writing and state:
(a) The name and address of the petitioner;
(b) The full text of the rule requested to be amended or repealed, or the full text of the rule desired to be promulgated;
(c) A paragraphed statement of the reasons such rule should be amended, repealed or promulgated, including a statement of all pertinent and existing facts as to the petitioner's interest in the matter;
(d) Citations of legal authorities, if any, which authorize, support or require the action requested by the petitioner. The petition must be verified under oath, by or in proper behalf of the petitioner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-6 - ADOPTION OF RULES › Rule 144-6-.02 - Repealed

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O.C.G.A. Secs. 15-21-132, 35-6A-4, 35-6A-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-6 - ADOPTION OF RULES › Rule 144-6-.03 - Repealed

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O.C.G.A. Secs. 15-21-132, 35-6A-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 144 - RULES OF GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL › Chapter 144-6 - ADOPTION OF RULES › Rule 144-6-.04 - Repealed

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O.C.G.A. Secs. 15-21-132, 35-6A-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 145 - CRIMINAL CASE DATA EXCHANGE BOARD › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

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The
Administrative History
following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date, as well as the date on which any amendment or repeal was filed and its effective date. Principal abbreviations used in the Administrative History are as follows:
f. - filed
eff. - effective
R. - Rule (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)
Ch. - Chapter (Abbreviated only at the beginning of the control number)
ER. - Emergency Rule
Rev. - Revised
Note: Emergency Rules
are listed in each Rule's Administrative History by Emergency Rule number, date filed and effective date. The Emergency Rule will be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.
Chapter 145-1 entitled "Rules of General Applicability", Chapter 145-2 entitled "Criminal Justice e-Filing Rule" adopted. F. Dec. 13, 2018; eff. Jan. 1, 2019, as specified by the Agency.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 145 - CRIMINAL CASE DATA EXCHANGE BOARD › Chapter 145-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 145-1-.01 - Criminal Case Data Exchange Board

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(1) The General Assembly created the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board to promulgate rules for criminal e-Filing and to facilitate the implementation of statewide criminal case e-Filing and related data exchanges.
(2) The mailing address of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board is 104 Marietta Street, Suite 440, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
O.C.G.A. §
										35-6A-14.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 145 - CRIMINAL CASE DATA EXCHANGE BOARD › Chapter 145-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 145-1-.02 - General Definitions

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(1) "Board" means the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board.
(2) "County-level partners" means the head of a county governing authority (Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners, Sole Commissioner, or Mayor of a Consolidated Government), Sheriff, Chief Superior Court Judge, Clerk of Superior Court, Chief State Court Judge, Clerk of State Court, Public Defender, District Attorney, Solicitor General, and Chief Magistrate Judge.
(3) "State-level partners" means the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Technology Authority, Georgia Public Defender Council, and Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia.
(4) "Approved vendor" means a vendor that has been certified to participate in the Criminal Justice e-Filing Project by the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) based on an approved scope of work and associated budget from the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board.
O.C.G.A. §
										35-6A-14.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 145 - CRIMINAL CASE DATA EXCHANGE BOARD › Chapter 145-1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Rule 145-1-.03 - Petition for Promulgation, Amendment, or Repeal of Rule

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(1) Any interested person may petition the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board requesting the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of a rule, as contemplated in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act. (O.C.G.A. §
								50-13-1, et seq.).
(2) Each such petition should be filed with the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board in writing and state:
(a) The name and address of the petitioner;
(b) The full text of the rule requested to be amended or repealed, or the full text of the rule desired to be promulgated;
(c) A paragraphed statement of the reasons such rule should be amended, repealed or promulgated, including a statement of all pertinent and existing facts as to the petitioner's interest in the matter;
(d) Citations of legal authorities, if any, which authorize, support or require the action requested by the petitioner. The petition must be verified under oath, by or in proper behalf of the petitioner.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 145 - CRIMINAL CASE DATA EXCHANGE BOARD › Chapter 145-2 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE E-FILING RULE › Rule 145-2-.01 - Criminal Justice e-Filing Rule

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(1) The Criminal Case Data Exchange Board is charged with promulgating rules for facilitating the exchange of information and documents between criminal justice systems, linking litigants, prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, private attorneys, sheriffs, superior court clerks, court administrators, judges, and related entities in courts of this state.
(2) The Criminal Case Data Exchange Board has the authority to promulgate rules in order to ensure that the rollout and operation of the Criminal Justice e-Filing Project complies with the directives charged in O.C.G.A. §§
								15-6-11(a), 15-6-61(a)(4)(B), 15-7-5(a) and 35-6A-14.
(3) The Criminal Case Data Exchange Board recognizes the following superior courts as being in compliance with O.C.G.A. §
								15-6-11(a):
(a) Superior courts which have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board, county-level partners, and state-level partners; and are engaged in the Criminal Justice e-Filing Project by utilizing an approved vendor.
(b) Superior courts that have yet to be selected by the Board. Once selected, a superior court shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board and become engaged in the Criminal Justice e-Filing Project with an approved vendor within 1 year of signing the MOU.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY

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The
Administrative History
following each Rule gives the date on which the Rule was originally filed and its effective date.
Chapter 149-1, entitled "Marketing Order for Cotton," containing Rules  149-1-.01  through  149-1-.14, was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › Chapter 149-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR COTTON › Rule 149-1-.04 - Extent of Operation

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The extent of operation under the statutory authority shall be as determined by the Commission within the limitations of the statutory authority. The Commission shall have the right to determine the activities of the Commission and the expenditure of funds under any one or all of the areas permitted under the statutory authority.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › Chapter 149-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR COTTON › Rule 149-1-.05 - Term of Operation

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The term of operation under this Order shall be for the year beginning August 1, 1965 and ending July 31, 1966 and from year to year thereafter until terminated as provided by law.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › Chapter 149-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR COTTON › Rule 149-1-.06 - Method of Approval

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(1) The approval of this Order shall be by written assent of the producers as authorized and provided by Section 14(a), (5), Ga. Laws 1961, p. 301 as amended.
(2) The approval shall be determined by the Commission upon the receipt of written assent of producers.
(3) The approval of members of non-profit agricultural cooperative marketing associations (co-ops) may not be had under the provisions of Section 14(a), (3), Ga. Laws 1961, p. 301 as amended, but shall be upon an individual producer basis.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › Chapter 149-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR COTTON › Rule 149-1-.07 - Time of Approval

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Written assents or rejections shall be received by the Commission during the period of June 24, 1965, through July 23, 1965, with the authority of the Commission to declare this Order approved upon the receipt of the requisite number of assents from producers who produce the requisite percentage of cotton.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 149 - RULES OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSION FOR COTTON › Chapter 149-1 - MARKETING ORDER FOR COTTON › Rule 149-1-.08 - Affected Producers

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This order shall apply to all producers of cotton in this State who produce cotton for sale within and without this State.
Ga. L. 1961, p. 301 as amended.