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The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A livestream will be provided on the Judicial Council of Georgia’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/judicialcoun...
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The Judicial Council of Georgia was created in 1945 to develop policies for administering and improving Georgia courts. Judicial Council members and committees meet throughout the year to address spec...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Judicial Council of Georgia, chaired by Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson, will meet for a General Session on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A livestream will be provided on the Judicial Council of Georgia’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/judicialcoun...
The 2025 Georgia Child Welfare Summit wrapped today. On Wednesday, opening remarks were given by @SupremeCourtGA Justice Charlie Bethel, who praised the service of the 2025 Hines Awards winners: DFCS Social Services Supervisor, Quandula Wright, and attorney, Ashley Stinson.
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The 2025 Georgia Child Welfare Summit wrapped today. On Wednesday, opening remarks were given by @SupremeCourtGA Justice Charlie Bethel, who praised the service of the 2025 Hines Awards winners: DFCS Social Services Supervisor, Quandula Wright, and attorney, Ashley Stinson.
Members of the Judicial Council Security Committee, led by Chair Justice LaGrua at meeting on 12/4/2025, discuss preparation of guidance on identification of threats to judicial officers and court personnel and the legal protections available to them.
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Members of the Judicial Council Security Committee, led by Chair Justice LaGrua at meeting on 12/4/2025, discuss preparation of guidance on identification of threats to judicial officers and court personnel and the legal protections available to them.
Judge Stephen Kelley chaired yesterday's meeting of the Judicial Council Committee on Technology and was joined for the first time by his new co-Chair, Justice Ben Land. Discussion included the new statewide Georgia Courts Case Management System and cybersecurity vigilance.
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Judge Stephen Kelley chaired yesterday's meeting of the Judicial Council Committee on Technology and was joined for the first time by his new co-Chair, Justice Ben Land. Discussion included the new statewide Georgia Courts Case Management System and cybersecurity vigilance.
The November 2025 Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The November 2025 Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you Coweta Judicial Circuit for the work you do in your Veterans Treatment Court. A veteran in their VTC went from addiction to eight years of sobriety, rebuilding discipline, and choosing “a life that matters.”
November 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you Coweta Judicial Circuit for the work you do in your Veterans Treatment Court. A veteran in their VTC went from addiction to eight years of sobriety, rebuilding discipline, and choosing “a life that matters.”
Chief Judge Cindy Morris opened the 32nd Annual ADR Institute yesterday morning. Co-sponsored by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and the State Bar’s Dispute Resolution Section, the Institute convened hundreds of registered neutrals to learn best practices.
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Chief Judge Cindy Morris opened the 32nd Annual ADR Institute yesterday morning. Co-sponsored by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution and the State Bar’s Dispute Resolution Section, the Institute convened hundreds of registered neutrals to learn best practices.
Thank you Judge Margaret Spencer of the State Court of Clayton County for speaking at the Judicial Council/AOC All Staff Meeting this morning! We appreciate your thoughtful remarks, your commitment to public service, and your encouragement for everyone working behind the scenes.
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thank you Judge Margaret Spencer of the State Court of Clayton County for speaking at the Judicial Council/AOC All Staff Meeting this morning! We appreciate your thoughtful remarks, your commitment to public service, and your encouragement for everyone working behind the scenes.
Become a vital part of Georgia’s justice system. Register now for the 2-Day Court Interpreter Orientation for a virtual workshop offering 16 hours of training, real-time role-playing, and professional resources.
Dec 9–10, 2025 | 8:15 AM–4:00 PM | Via Zoom Register by Dec 1
Dec 9–10, 2025 | 8:15 AM–4:00 PM | Via Zoom Register by Dec 1
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Become a vital part of Georgia’s justice system. Register now for the 2-Day Court Interpreter Orientation for a virtual workshop offering 16 hours of training, real-time role-playing, and professional resources.
Dec 9–10, 2025 | 8:15 AM–4:00 PM | Via Zoom Register by Dec 1
Dec 9–10, 2025 | 8:15 AM–4:00 PM | Via Zoom Register by Dec 1
The Judicial Council Access to Justice Committee met today to discuss court notices, legal kiosks, forms, the updated self-help toolkit, and more. Thank you to all members and presenters for advancing access to justice across Georgia. a2j.georgiacourts.gov
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Judicial Council Access to Justice Committee met today to discuss court notices, legal kiosks, forms, the updated self-help toolkit, and more. Thank you to all members and presenters for advancing access to justice across Georgia. a2j.georgiacourts.gov
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Appalachian Judicial Circuit, for the work you do in your Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). An Army veteran came to the VTC struggling with PTSD and left as a commercial pilot, husband, and father.
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Appalachian Judicial Circuit, for the work you do in your Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). An Army veteran came to the VTC struggling with PTSD and left as a commercial pilot, husband, and father.
The Committee on Court Interpreters met yesterday to set its vision for the year ahead, focusing on interpreter CE/professional development, outreach, and ad hoc interpreters.
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Committee on Court Interpreters met yesterday to set its vision for the year ahead, focusing on interpreter CE/professional development, outreach, and ad hoc interpreters.
At last week’s Board of Court Reporting meeting, Judge Vi Bennett of the Wayne County State Court was sworn in as Chair and Court Reporter Jennifer Pope as Vice Chair. Thank you to them and all committee members for their time and contributions!
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
At last week’s Board of Court Reporting meeting, Judge Vi Bennett of the Wayne County State Court was sworn in as Chair and Court Reporter Jennifer Pope as Vice Chair. Thank you to them and all committee members for their time and contributions!
This National Veterans & Military Families Month, we celebrate the transformative work of the Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court, where veterans find support, structure, and a second chance. georgiacourtsjournal.org/2025/11/10/c...
Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court Success Stories - The Georgia Courts Journal
In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we asked Georgia’s Model Veteran Treatment Courts for success stories to share and inspire. The Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treat...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This National Veterans & Military Families Month, we celebrate the transformative work of the Cobb County Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court, where veterans find support, structure, and a second chance. georgiacourtsjournal.org/2025/11/10/c...
ICYMI in the October Georgia Courts Journal: Resilience in Wayne County following September 2025 Courthouse Fire: A Conversation with Wayne County State Court Judge Vi Bennett georgiacourtsjournal.org/2025/10/28/r...
Resilience in Wayne County following September 2025 Courthouse Fire: A Conversation with Wayne County State Court Judge Vi Bennett - The Georgia Courts Journal
Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez: Our hearts sank when we heard the news of the courthouse fire in Wayne County. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Judge Bennet. Would you please summariz...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
ICYMI in the October Georgia Courts Journal: Resilience in Wayne County following September 2025 Courthouse Fire: A Conversation with Wayne County State Court Judge Vi Bennett georgiacourtsjournal.org/2025/10/28/r...
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the incredible work you do through your Veterans Treatment Court. Veteran N. Miller’s journey reflects the true spirit of service, resilience, and hope. #VeteransTreatmentCourt
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. Thank you, Atlantic Judicial Circuit, for the incredible work you do through your Veterans Treatment Court. Veteran N. Miller’s journey reflects the true spirit of service, resilience, and hope. #VeteransTreatmentCourt
The October Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The October Georgia Courts Journal is available! georgiacourtsjournal.org
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. We celebrate the important work of GA’s Veterans Treatment Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the State.
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
November is National Veterans & Military Families Month. We celebrate the important work of GA’s Veterans Treatment Courts, which are supported by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Stay tuned for success stories from Model Veterans Treatment Courts throughout the State.
Thank you, Hall County, for all the work you do in your drug court! From families restored to a thriving recovery community, Chief Judge Jason Deal celebrates how accountability courts change lives.
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Thank you, Hall County, for all the work you do in your drug court! From families restored to a thriving recovery community, Chief Judge Jason Deal celebrates how accountability courts change lives.
Thank you, Bartow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From addiction to advocacy—Kevin, a Bartow County Drug Court graduate, turned his life around, made amends, and now leads others in recovery. #Mypreventionstory
October 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thank you, Bartow County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. From addiction to advocacy—Kevin, a Bartow County Drug Court graduate, turned his life around, made amends, and now leads others in recovery. #Mypreventionstory
Thank you, Newton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Grace entered the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court after years of addiction and found a new life. #MyPreventionStory
October 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thank you, Newton County, for the work you do every day in your Drug Court. Grace entered the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court after years of addiction and found a new life. #MyPreventionStory
Congratulations to DeKalb County Chief Magistrate Court Judge Berryl Anderson who received the 2025 Franklin N. Flaschner Award from the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s National Conference of Specialized Court Judges (NCSCJ) for her integrity and judicial excellence.
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Congratulations to DeKalb County Chief Magistrate Court Judge Berryl Anderson who received the 2025 Franklin N. Flaschner Award from the American Bar Association Judicial Division’s National Conference of Specialized Court Judges (NCSCJ) for her integrity and judicial excellence.
The AOC hosted Data Literacy Training led by the National Center for State Courts this week.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The AOC hosted Data Literacy Training led by the National Center for State Courts this week.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Attendees developed skills in court statistics, data visualization, and more.
Georgia hosted the 2025 @ABAesq Forum on Building Access to Justice for All in Atlanta on October 15th-17th. @SupremCourtGA Chief Justice Peterson gave the opening keynote, and Justice Colvin and Justice McMillian spoke on panels.
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Georgia hosted the 2025 @ABAesq Forum on Building Access to Justice for All in Atlanta on October 15th-17th. @SupremCourtGA Chief Justice Peterson gave the opening keynote, and Justice Colvin and Justice McMillian spoke on panels.
Thank you, Colquitt County, for the work you do in your accountability court! From addiction to advocacy, a Colquitt County Drug Court graduate is now a Certified Recovery Coach, business owner, and CACJ STAR Peer Award winner. #Mypreventionstory.
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Colquitt County Accountability Court (CCAC)-A Model of Recovery and Growth - The Georgia Courts Journal
In honor of Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, we have been highlighting success stories from Model Drug Courts around the state. The following is a story we received out of the Southern Judicia...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thank you, Colquitt County, for the work you do in your accountability court! From addiction to advocacy, a Colquitt County Drug Court graduate is now a Certified Recovery Coach, business owner, and CACJ STAR Peer Award winner. #Mypreventionstory.
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