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GA SB61

GA SB61
Delinquency; additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction; provide

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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency, so as to provide for additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction for the trials of children 13 to 17 years of age to include the offenses of certain terroristic acts involving public and private schools and attempt or criminal conspiracy to commit certain offenses; to repeal a provision that limited superior courts from exercising exclusive original jurisdiction over the trials of children 13 to 17 years of age alleged to have committed aggravated assault only in certain cases involving the use of a firearm upon a public safety officer; to provide for which such cases shall be subject to the class A designated felony act provisions of Code Section 15-11-602 upon transfer to a juvenile court; to make conforming changes by including such additional offenses in the list of offenses for which juvenile and superior courts shall consider certain criteria when determining whether to transfer cases; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for information sharing by juvenile courts, superior courts, and certain state agencies with public schools when children are subject to electronic monitoring and other restrictions; to provide for the criminal offenses of terroristic threat of a school and terroristic act upon a school; to provide for penalties; to require annual site threat assessments at each public school in this state; to require that such assessments inform SB 61/CSFA school safety plans; to provide for who may conduct such assessments; to revise provisions for school safety plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill enhances legal provisions related to juvenile justice and school safety in Georgia by expanding the types of offenses for which superior courts can exercise exclusive original jurisdiction over children ages 13-17. Specifically, the bill adds terroristic acts upon schools and attempts or conspiracies to commit certain serious offenses to the list of cases that can be directly tried in superior court. The legislation also introduces new criminal offenses related to school threats, including "terroristic threat of a school" and "terroristic act upon a school," with graduated penalties depending on the severity of the threat and any resulting injuries. Additionally, the bill mandates that all public schools conduct annual site threat assessments by June 1st each year, which must be performed by law enforcement, approved government agencies, or certified individuals. Schools are required to develop comprehensive safety plans with input from various stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and local law enforcement, and these plans must address areas such as staff training, security measures, emergency preparedness, and communication strategies. The bill aims to improve school safety, provide clearer legal pathways for handling serious juvenile offenses, and create more robust mechanisms for threat prevention and response in educational settings.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

House Judiciary Non-civil (15:00:00 3/25/2025 132 CAP) (on 03/25/2025)

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