O.C.G.A. § 19-13-70

# 19-13-70. [Effective July 1, 2026] Short title; legislative findings and intent. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Family Justice Center Act." (b) The General Assembly finds that victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking often face fragmented and duplicative systems of support that can retraumatize survivors and impede access to justice. (c) It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to serving victims of family violence by authorizing the establishment and funding of Family Justice Centers that co-locate governmental and community based victim service providers, including law enforcement officers, in a single, safe, and accessible location. (d) The General Assembly further intends to leverage both federal and state victim service funding streams, including but not limited to federal funds received under the Victims of Crime Act, 34 U.S.C. Section 20101, et seq.; the Violence Against Women Act, 34 U.S.C. Section 12491, et seq.; and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 136, et seq., to support the creation, expansion, and sustainability of Family Justice Centers in this state. ## History Code 1981, § 19-13-70, enacted by Ga. L. 2026, p. 1024, § 1/HB 1283, effective July 1, 2026.