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Board of Juvenile Justice
The Board of Juvenile Justice consists of 15 members, each appointed by the Governor. Pursuant to Title 49-4A-2, Official Code of Georgia, the Board of Juvenile Justice establishes the general policy to be followed by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The board's objective is to provide leadership in developing programs to successfully rehabilitate juvenile offenders committed to the state’s custody and provide guidance to the Commissioner.
The Board is a combination of professionals, attorneys, law enforcement, public servants, and others interested in improving Georgia's juvenile justice system.
DJJ Board
REPRESENTATION
The board consists of at least one member but not more than two members from each state's congressional district, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Georgia State Senate. Following the initial staggering of board terms, each succeeding appointment is for five years.
A three-member non-voting judicial advisory council is appointed by the Governor and consists of three juvenile court judges providing the board with a judicial perspective on board issues.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
By law, the Department of Juvenile Justice is designated a special school district. Therefore, Board members also serve as DJJ School Board Members. The board's objective is to meet the requirements of the law for public schools and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. The Board must establish educational services and programs in the special school district so that all youth are served with the same quality and education content as found in other schools within the state.
MEETINGS
The Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public and their locations are posted on the Department’s website. Meetings are usually held at DJJ’s Central Office and begin at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
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2021 DJJ BOARD MEETING NOTIFICATION
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2021 DJJ BOARD MEETING AGENDA
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2021 DJJ EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA
2021 CALENDAR
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January 28 |
May 27 |
September 23 |
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February 25 |
June 24 |
October 28 |
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March 25 |
July 22 |
NO NOVEMBER MEETING |
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April 22 |
August 26 |
December 9 |