Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 105 - GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 105 – Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS)
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS), established to oversee adult felony probation and parole, operates under Title 42 of the Georgia Code and is governed by rules codified under Department 105 of the Georgia Compilation of Rules and Regulations.
Overview of Department 105 Regulations
Here’s a summary of key rule chapters typically included under Department 105:
105-1: General Provisions
Purpose and Scope: Defines the authority and jurisdiction of DCS.
Definitions: Key terms used throughout the department's rules.
105-2: Supervision Standards
Conditions of Supervision: Rules governing parole and probation conditions.
Case Classification: Risk assessment protocols for offender supervision levels.
Violations and Sanctions: Processes for responding to violations.
105-3: Community Service and Programming
Rehabilitative Programs: Standards for offender participation in educational, vocational, or substance abuse programs.
Electronic Monitoring and Reporting: GPS, SCRAM, and other monitoring systems.
105-4: Specialized Supervision Units
Sex Offender Supervision: Requirements for compliance with sex offender registration and treatment.
Mental Health and Veterans Units: Tailored supervision for offenders with specialized needs.
105-5: Interagency and Interstate Collaboration
Compact Agreements: Rules implementing the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS).
Local Law Enforcement Coordination: Joint protocols for supervision and enforcement.
105-6: Hearings and Due Process
Administrative Hearings: Rules for hearings on parole or probation revocation.
Appeals and Reviews: Mechanisms for challenging supervisory decisions.
Legal Authority
The DCS operates pursuant to:
O.C.G.A. § 42-3-1 et seq. – Establishes the Department.
Rules filed with the Georgia Secretary of State under Department 105.
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