Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 97 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
What Department 97 Covers
Department 97 contains the official administrative rules governing the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). These rules implement Georgia law and regulate how juvenile justice services are administered statewide.
They apply to:
Secure and non-secure juvenile facilities
Community supervision and probation
Detention services
Youth rights, discipline, and safety
Staff standards and procedures
General Structure of Department 97
(Titles and scope; wording may vary slightly by chapter)
Department 97 is divided into chapters, each addressing a major operational area of DJJ:
Chapter 97-1 — General Administration
Purpose and authority of the Department
Definitions
Organizational structure
Policy implementation and compliance
Chapter 97-2 — Secure Facilities
Admission and release procedures
Classification and housing
Safety and security
Searches, restraints, and use of force
Youth discipline and behavior management
Chapter 97-3 — Community Services
Probation and aftercare supervision
Case planning
Community-based programs
Service referrals and monitoring
Chapter 97-4 — Detention Services
Intake and screening
Detention standards
Length of stay
Youth rights and protections
Chapter 97-5 — Programs and Treatment
Education services
Mental health and medical care
Substance abuse treatment
Special needs services
Chapter 97-6 — Personnel and Training
Staff qualifications
Training requirements
Professional conduct
Ethics and accountability
Important Notes
These rules are administrative regulations, not statutes
They have the force of law for DJJ operations
The text is public government material, but very extensive
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