Director’s Division

We are comprised of Human Resources, Governmental and Trial Court Liaison, General Counsel, and Budget. The Director determines priorities, strategy, and direction of the agency and oversees its divisions. The Judicial Council and AOC lead collaboration on policy across Georgia’s courts to improve the administration of justice in Georgia.

Service of Process Designee

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-21-35, the Judicial Council of Georgia/Administrative Office of the Courts must identify designees for service of process for civil actions brought against the state. The following individuals will serve as designees for the Judicial Council of Georgia/ Administrative Office of the Courts:

Jessica Farah, General Counsel

Darron Enns, Assistant General Counsel

Cynthia Clanton, Director

Carrie Scott, Staff Attorney

Carole Collier, Staff Attorney

Agency Address: 244 Washington Street SW, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30334

Vision

To improve justice in all Georgia courts through collaboration, innovation, and information. As staff to the Judicial Council of Georgia, the Administrative Office of the Courts provides subject-matter expertise on policy, court innovation, legislation, and court administration to the state’s trial and appellate courts. The AOC also furnishes a full range of information technology, budget, and financial services to the judicial branch.

Leadership

Cynthia Clanton is Director of the AOC and the lead of the Director’s Division, which is made up of Governmental and Trial Court Liaison led by Tracy Mason; Legal and Human Resources led by Jessica Farah; and Budget led by Andrew Zoll. The other Divisions of the AOC are: Communications, Children, Families and the Courts, led by Michelle Barclay; Financial Administration, led by Peterson David; Information Technology, led by Ben Luke; and Judicial Services, led by Stephanie Hines.