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GOVERNOR BRIAN P. KEMP HAS ALLOCATED UP TO $110 MILLION IN FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS TO ADDRESS BACKLOGS OF COURT CASES, PARTICULARLY CASES INVOLVING SERIOUS VIOLENT FELONIES. MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ARPA GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IS AVAILABLE AT https://jcaoc.georgiacourts.gov/arpa/.
H.B. 916, THE SUPERIOR AND STATE COURT APPELLATE PRACTICE ACT IS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023. INFORMATION AND TRAINING REGARDING A NEW TRIAL COURT APPEALS PROCESS CALLED A PETITION FOR REVIEW IS AVAILABLE AT: JCAOC.GEORGIACOURTS.GOV/HB916.

The Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts was created in 1973. The Judicial Council of Georgia serves as the policymaking body for Georgia’s judiciary. As staff to the Judicial Council, the AOC provides subject-matter expertise on policy, court innovation, legislation, and court administration to all Georgia courts. The AOC also furnishes information technology, budget, and financial services to the judicial branch.

The AOC is led by Director Cynthia Clanton who may be reached by phone at 404-656-5171.

The Judicial Council of Georgia was created in 1945 and serves as the policymaking body for Georgia’s judiciary. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) was created in 1973. As staff to the Judicial Council, the AOC provides subject-matter expertise on policy, court innovation, legislation, and court administration to all Georgia courts. The AOC also furnishes information technology, budget, and financial services to the judicial branch.

The AOC is led by Director Cynthia Clanton who may be reached by phone at 404-656-5171.

The Georgia Courts Journal

  • Black History Month 2023 February 23, 2023
    In celebration of Black History Month 2023, we celebrate the judges in every class of Georgia’s court system. Supreme Court of Georgia Court of Appeals Superior Court State Court Juvenile Court Probate Court Magistrate Court Municipal Court The post Black History Month 2023 appeared first on The Georgia Courts Journal.
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  • Reflections from a Newly Retired Judge January 25, 2023
    (Or, “Zoom Court” – You Have Got To Be Joking!”) by Senior Judge Linda Cowen, State Court of Clayton County As I settle into retirement after 27 years on the State Court bench in Clayton County, I have been reflecting on those years. This week, my first week of retirement, I have intentionally been practicing […]
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  • Meet Peterson M. David, the New CFO for the Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts November 29, 2022
    Let us introduce you to Peterson, our newly hired Chief Financial Officer for the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. Condensed and edited for clarity. Michelle Barclay: First, welcome.  We are so glad to have you on board.  And thank you for agreeing to do this interview with me. Please tell our readers a little […]
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  • Judge Ana Maria Martinez: Continuing Her Family Legacy, Supporting the Latin Community, and Serving the Public in So Many Ways October 28, 2022
    Inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th, we recently spoke with Judge Ana Maria Martinez of the DeKalb County State Court.   Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez:  Would you please share your journey to the bench? Judge Ana Maria Martinez:  I would be remiss if I did not start by telling you […]
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  • Georgia State-Wide Business Court Welcomes New Judge and Bids Farewell to Inaugural Judge September 27, 2022
    Judge William “Bill” Hamrick III was appointed judge of the Georgia State-Wide Business Court by Governor Kemp on August 3, 2022 and was sworn into office on September 26.   Prior to joining the Business Court, Judge Hamrick served on the Superior Court for the Coweta Judicial Circuit beginning in 2012. Surrounded by family, friends, and many […]
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