SB 28 - Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System - Georgia Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 3, 2021
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- March 29, 2021
- Replaced by Substitute
- March 25, 2021
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 26, 2021
- Introduced
- Jan. 27, 2021
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Title: Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System
Signed by Governor Brian Kemp
Title: Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System
Title: Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a substitute bill that authorizes reform of juvenile justice system.
Highlights:
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Requires annual training for juvenile court intake officers (Sec. 2).
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Specifies temporary alternatives to foster care (Sec. 3).
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Authorizes consideration of hearsay evidence in certain juvenile proceedings (Sec. 4, 7-11).
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Expands scope of child abuse law (Sec. 12).
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Specifies that “good faith” spiritual treatment of children shall not be considered abuse (Sec. 12).
Title: Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System
Title: Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System