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The '''Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS)''' is an [[Executive (government)|executive]] branch agency of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. DCS is headquartered in downtown [[Atlanta]] with additional field offices throughout the state. DCS is tasked with: the supervision of felony probationers and parolees; the oversight of adult misdemeanor probation providers; and, beginning July 1, 2016, the supervision of certain Class A and B juvenile offenders. In addition, the |
The '''Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS)''' is an [[Executive (government)|executive]] branch agency of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. DCS is headquartered in downtown [[Atlanta]] with additional field offices throughout the state. DCS is tasked with: the supervision of felony probationers and parolees; the oversight of adult misdemeanor probation providers; and, beginning July 1, 2016, the supervision of certain Class A and B juvenile offenders. In addition, the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry (GOTSR) operates under the umbrella of DCS, and DCS provides administrative support to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV).<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://dcs.georgia.gov/about-us|website=dcs.georgia.gov|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In 2013, [[Governor of Georgia|Governor]] [[Nathan Deal]] and the [[Georgia General Assembly]] passed legislation creating The [[Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform]].<ref>{{cite web|title = 2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 349|url = http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/349|website = legis.ga.gov|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}</ref> The |
In 2013, [[Governor of Georgia|Governor]] [[Nathan Deal]] and the [[Georgia General Assembly]] passed legislation creating The [[Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform]].<ref>{{cite web|title = 2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 349|url = http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/349|website = legis.ga.gov|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}</ref> The Council's charge is to conduct periodic comprehensive reviews of [[criminal law]]s, [[criminal procedure]], sentencing laws, adult correctional issues, juvenile justice issues, enhancement of [[probation]] and [[parole]] supervision, better management of the prison population and of the population in the custody of the [[Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice|Department of Juvenile Justice]], and other issues relates to criminal proceedings and accountability courts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Executive Order Appointing members to the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform|url=http://gov.georgia.gov/sites/gov.georgia.gov/files/related_files/document/06.28.13.04.pdf|website=gov.georgia.gov|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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After a comprehensive study of the current issues facing |
After a comprehensive study of the current issues facing Georgia's community corrections system, the Council and Governor Deal determined that enhancements to public safety and governmental efficiency could be achieved by creating one state agency that is responsible for all offender supervision within Georgia's communities.<ref>{{cite web|title=2015 Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform Report|url=http://www.gjp.org/wp-content/uploads/2014-2015-CJRC-Report.pdf|website=www.gjp.org|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> |
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As the next step in Governor |
As the next step in Governor Deal's ongoing criminal justice reform efforts, HB 310<ref>{{cite web|title = HB 310|url = http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20152016/HB/310|website = legis.ga.gov|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}</ref> was introduced during the 2015 legislative session. Addressing the recommendations made by the GCCJR, HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the [[Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles]], probationers from the [[Department of Corrections]], and certain Class A and B juveniles from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Supervision. The bill also transferred the oversight responsibilities of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) to the newly created Board of Community Supervision. |
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The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 310 and on May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law, thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision.<ref>{{cite web|last1 = Parise|first1 = Julie|title = Gov. Deal Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill In Augusta|url = http://wjbf.com/2015/05/08/gov-deal-signs-criminal-justice-reform-bill-in-augusta/|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}</ref> |
The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 310 and on May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law, thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision.<ref>{{cite web|last1 = Parise|first1 = Julie|title = Gov. Deal Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill In Augusta|url = http://wjbf.com/2015/05/08/gov-deal-signs-criminal-justice-reform-bill-in-augusta/|accessdate = 3 February 2016}}</ref> |
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== Offender Supervision == |
== Offender Supervision == |
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The creation of DCS has enabled the consolidation of the once separate and independent supervision components of parole and probation. This consolidation allows case assignments to be made based upon the geographic location of an |
The creation of DCS has enabled the consolidation of the once separate and independent supervision components of parole and probation. This consolidation allows case assignments to be made based upon the geographic location of an offender's residence as opposed to the offender's status within the criminal justice system. DCS field offices are aligned with the established ten judicial districts which comprise the current forty-nine judicial circuits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Offender Supervision|url=http://dcs.georgia.gov/offender-supervision-0|website=dcs.georgia.gov|accessdate=5 February 2016}}</ref> |
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== Adult Misdemeanor Probation == |
== Adult Misdemeanor Probation == |
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Prior to the creation of DCS, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) was tasked by the General Assembly with regulating misdemeanor probation being managed by private companies. In 2006, the |
Prior to the creation of DCS, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) was tasked by the General Assembly with regulating misdemeanor probation being managed by private companies. In 2006, the Council's role expanded to regulate all misdemeanor providers, including governmental misdemeanor probation providers. This oversight stems from related changes in law, O.C.G.A. §§ 42-8-100 through 108, assigning municipal and county governments the responsibility for managing misdemeanor probation operations in lieu of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2015, the roles and responsibilities previously performed by CMPAC were transferred to the Board of Community Supervision.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adult Misdemeanor Probation|url=http://dcs.georgia.gov/adult-misdemeanor-probation-supervision|website=dcs.georgia.gov|accessdate=4 February 2016}}</ref> |
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== Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry == |
== Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://dcs.georgia.gov/ Official Website] |
* [http://dcs.georgia.gov/ Official Website] |
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Revision as of 01:03, 22 May 2019
Georgia Department of Community Supervision | |
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Abbreviation | DCS |
Agency overview | |
Formed | July 1, 2015 |
Annual budget | FY 16: $30,674,888[1] |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Georgia, USA |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Agency executive |
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Website | |
Official Website |
The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is an executive branch agency of the U.S. state of Georgia. DCS is headquartered in downtown Atlanta with additional field offices throughout the state. DCS is tasked with: the supervision of felony probationers and parolees; the oversight of adult misdemeanor probation providers; and, beginning July 1, 2016, the supervision of certain Class A and B juvenile offenders. In addition, the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry (GOTSR) operates under the umbrella of DCS, and DCS provides administrative support to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV).[3]
History
In 2013, Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation creating The Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform.[4] The Council's charge is to conduct periodic comprehensive reviews of criminal laws, criminal procedure, sentencing laws, adult correctional issues, juvenile justice issues, enhancement of probation and parole supervision, better management of the prison population and of the population in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other issues relates to criminal proceedings and accountability courts.[5]
After a comprehensive study of the current issues facing Georgia's community corrections system, the Council and Governor Deal determined that enhancements to public safety and governmental efficiency could be achieved by creating one state agency that is responsible for all offender supervision within Georgia's communities.[6]
As the next step in Governor Deal's ongoing criminal justice reform efforts, HB 310[7] was introduced during the 2015 legislative session. Addressing the recommendations made by the GCCJR, HB 310 transferred the responsibilities of the community supervision of parolees from the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, probationers from the Department of Corrections, and certain Class A and B juveniles from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Supervision. The bill also transferred the oversight responsibilities of private and governmental misdemeanor probation entities from the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) to the newly created Board of Community Supervision.
The Georgia General Assembly passed HB 310 and on May 7, 2015, Governor Deal signed HB 310 into law, thereby creating the Department of Community Supervision.[8]
Offender Supervision
The creation of DCS has enabled the consolidation of the once separate and independent supervision components of parole and probation. This consolidation allows case assignments to be made based upon the geographic location of an offender's residence as opposed to the offender's status within the criminal justice system. DCS field offices are aligned with the established ten judicial districts which comprise the current forty-nine judicial circuits.[9]
Adult Misdemeanor Probation
Prior to the creation of DCS, the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council (CMPAC) was tasked by the General Assembly with regulating misdemeanor probation being managed by private companies. In 2006, the Council's role expanded to regulate all misdemeanor providers, including governmental misdemeanor probation providers. This oversight stems from related changes in law, O.C.G.A. §§ 42-8-100 through 108, assigning municipal and county governments the responsibility for managing misdemeanor probation operations in lieu of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2015, the roles and responsibilities previously performed by CMPAC were transferred to the Board of Community Supervision.[10]
Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry
Operating under the umbrella of DCS, the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry (GOTSR) is tasked with organizing and providing resources to returning citizens.[11] Through partnerships with stakeholders in local communities, it is the goal of GOTSR to facilitate successful reentry and reduce recidivism.[12]
Board
The Board of Community Supervision as outlined in HB 310 consists of the: Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Vice Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), one County Commissioner, one City Manager, and one Sheriff appointed by the Governor.
The Board of Community Supervision is the sole entity responsible for promulgating rules and regulations regarding:
- Contracts or agreements for probation services
- Conduct of business by private service providers and governments establishing probation systems
- Registration of private and governmental service providers
- Uniform professional and contract standards in rendering misdemeanor probation supervision
- Counseling and collection services to the courts
- Inspection and investigation of private and governmental service providers
- Enforcement of registration requirements
In 2016, the DCS Board members are:[13]
- Homer Bryson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, Chair
- Avery Niles, Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice
- Terry Barnard, Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles
- James Mills, Vice Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles
- Frank Berry, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
- Bobby Cagle, Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
- Kevin Little, Chairman of the Walton County Board of Commissioners
- Sonja Fillingame, City Manager of Union City
- Mike Yeager, Sheriff of Coweta County
References
- ^ "Executive Order Creating the Department of Community Supervision" (PDF). gov.georgia.gov. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Deal appoints commissioner to newly created criminal justice agency". gov.georgia.gov. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "About Us". dcs.georgia.gov. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "2013-2014 Regular Session - HB 349". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Executive Order Appointing members to the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform" (PDF). gov.georgia.gov. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "2015 Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform Report" (PDF). www.gjp.org. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "HB 310". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Parise, Julie. "Gov. Deal Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill In Augusta". Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Offender Supervision". dcs.georgia.gov. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ "Adult Misdemeanor Probation". dcs.georgia.gov. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Deal streamlines agencies to enhance criminal justice reforms". gov.georgia.gov. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry". dcs.georgia.gov. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Board Members". Retrieved 4 February 2016.