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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 49 - SOCIAL SERVICES

CHAPTER 4A - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
§ 49-4A-6 - Rules and regulations

O.C.G.A. 49-4A-6 (2010)
49-4A-6. Rules and regulations


(a) The board shall adopt rules and regulations for the government, operation, administration, and maintenance of youth development centers and other juvenile detention facilities by the department and may also adopt such other rules and regulations for the government and operation of the department as the board may deem necessary consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Rules and regulations adopted by the board under subsection (a) of this Code section shall recognize that a primary purpose of youth development centers and other juvenile detention facilities is to carry out rehabilitative programs to the end that children and youth housed in said centers shall develop their self-respect and self-reliance and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to become good citizens who are qualified for honorable employment.