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HB1283

Family Justice Center Act

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:37 AM

In one sentence

This law allows the creation of Family Justice Centers and updates rules about family violence and sharing information in legal cases.

What it does

  • Authorizes the creation of Family Justice Centers.
  • Amends laws related to family violence found in Chapter 13 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A.
  • Changes discovery rules regarding family violence in Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A.
  • Repeals existing laws that conflict with these new provisions.

Who it affects

  • People involved in cases of family violence
  • Agencies and organizations creating or operating Family Justice Centers

Limits and unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific services provided inside Family Justice Centers.
  • The text does not name which specific conflicting laws are being repealed.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Family Justice Center Act; enact

Official activity

Bill history

  1. House Date Signed by Governor