The Office of Legal Services handles the legal interests of the agency and works closely with the Attorney General’s Office in representing the Department in both state and federal courts. Legal Services is also responsible for responding to all requests for information that are received pursuant to the Open Records Act.
Open Records Requests
The Office of Legal Services handles all Open Records requests. All requests should be sent in writing via mail, email or fax.
Mail:
Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Legal Services
3408 Covington Highway
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Email: legal@djj.state.ga.us
Fax: 404-508-5108
Youth Records
All youth records requests require a signed release. If the youth is under the age of 18, the release must be signed by the youth's parent or legal guardian.
Authorization for Release of Information.
All youth medical records requests require a signed release. If the youth is under the age of 18, the release must be signed by the youth's parent or legal guardian.
Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information.
Contact us:
Email: legal@djj.state.ga.us
Phone: 404-508-7243
Fax: 404-508-5108
Office of Legal Services
Cindy Wang – General Counsel
VACANT – Legal Secretary
VACANT - Policy Coordinator
Jajuana Dewberry – Staff Attorney
Ashley Powell – Staff Attorney
Graham Penney -- Staff Attorney
Candy English - Paralegal