§ 49-4A-4 - Purpose of chapter; detention care facilities - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 49-4A-4 (2010)
49-4A-4. Purpose of chapter; detention care facilities

It is the purpose of this chapter to establish the department as the agency to administer, supervise, and manage juvenile detention facilities. Except for the purposes of administration, supervision, and management as provided in this chapter, juvenile detention facilities shall continue to be detention care facilities for delinquent and unruly children and youth for the purposes of Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, relating to juvenile courts and juvenile proceedings.