COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

CHIEF MAGISTRATE

2006

July 11,2006

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

CHIEF MAGISTRATE

2006

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• CREATED BY GEORGIA LEGISLATURE IN 1983

• OCGA 15-10-7

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• PURPOSE– EFFECTUATE CONSTITUTIONAL & STATUTORY

RESPONSIBILITIES CONFERRED UPON IT BY LAW

– FURTHER IMPROVEMENT OF MAGISTRATE COURTS

– ENSURE THE FAIR ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

– ASSIST MAGISTRATES IN THE EXECUTION OF

THEIR DUTIES– PROMOTE & ASSIST IN TRAINING OF

MAGISTRATES

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

– OFFICERS

– DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

– COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

PRESIDENT Judge Tommy Bobbitt Laurens County

478.277.2929

PRESIDENT-ELECT Judge Kim WardenFulton County770.656.2382

1st VICE PRESIDENT Judge Connie HoltMorgan County706.342.3088

Effective 07/01/06

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• SECRETARY– JUDGE GLENN DORSEY

• WILCOX COUNTY

–TELEPHONE 229-467-2442

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• TREASURER

JUDGE GLENDA DOWLING

PIERCE COUNTY

TELEPHONE 912-449-2027

E-MAILglendadowling@yahoo.com

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

– JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

• 2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH DISTRICT

• 10 JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• COMMITTEE WORK– APPROXIMATELY 16

STANDING COMMITTEES

• COMMITTEE CHAIR IS APPOINTED BY PRESIDENT

• JOIN IN AND YOU BECOME A MEMBER OF COMMITTEE

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURTS

• COMMITTEES

– AWARDS– BENCHBOOK– BUDGET– COMPENSATION– COURT RULES– COURT TECHNOLOGY– HOSPITALITY– INTERNAL AFFAIRS– LEGAL RESEARCH– LEGISLATIVE – LIAISON– MEMBERSHIP– NEWSLETTER– NOMINATION– SITE SELECTION & TRAINING– VIOLENCE IN GEORGIA

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• OFFICER AND REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS

– NOMINATIONS PROCESS BEGINS DURING SPRING MEETING

– ELECTIONS HELD AT SUMMER MEETING

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

QUARTERLY MEETINGS

GREAT TRAINING 5 HOURS TOWARD 20 HOURS OF REQUIRED REQUIREMENT

GREAT FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHERJUDGES

INTERACT WITH STAFFFROM AOC & ICJE

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• GREAT MEETING LOCATIONS

– WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA

– REYNOLDS PLANTATION

– MARIOTT/SAVANNAH

– AMACALOLA FALLS STATE PARK

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

– RETIREMENT BILL

– SALARY INCREASES

– NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• COURT TECHNOLOGY

• FAMILY VIOLENCE

• INTERNAL AFFAIRS

MAGISTRATE COURTS TRAINING COUNCIL

COMMITTEE APPOINTED BY PRESIDENT

5 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

FORMULATES TRAINING NEEDS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES

ALL MAGISTRATES WELCOME AND ANY INPUT IS WELCOME

OCGA 15-10-132

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW

• MARLA MOORE

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR COURT SERVICES

404-656-6447 E-MAIL moorem@gaaoc.us

LaSHAWN MURPHY

JUDICIAL LIAISON OFFICER

404-651-6325 E-MAIL murphyla@gaaoc.us

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• MAILING ADDRESS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

SUITE 300

244 WASHINGTON ST, SW

ATLANTA, GA. 30334

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LAND LINE

– TELEPHONE NUMBER• 404-656-5171

– TELIFAX• 404-651-6449

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT

• SERVICES PROVIDED

– LISTSERV

– LEGAL RESEARCH AND

ANALYSIS ASSITANCE

– WEBSITE

– SUSTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT

SOFTWARE

– LEXIS NEXIS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

LISTSERVMAGISTRATE’S RESTRICTED E-MAIL

ALLOWS JUDGES TO EXCHANGE IDEAS & INFORMATION

QUICK WAY TO SEND URGENT MESSAGES

TO SUBSCRIBE:

CONTACT BRIAN COLLINS @ 404-463-0837

OR collinsb@gaaoc.us

LISTSERV IS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

LISTSERV

ADDRESS TO: magjudges@georgiacourts.org

MESSAGES SENT TO ALL JUDGES WHO SUBSCRIBE

LISTSERV IS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES

IF YOU HAVE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS CONTACT:

BRIAN COLLINS, WEBMASTER, @ collinsb@gaaoc.us

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

LISTSERV

TO ARCHIVE PAST MESSAGES:

http://mail.georgiacourts.org

type in magjudges

(Personal password will be required)

LISTSERV IS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

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•

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LEGAL RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

– RESPONSES TO JUDGES’ QUESTIONS ON LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

– CALL LEGAL RESEARCH LOCATED AT MACON OFFICE

• TELEPHONE # 478-471-5315

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• WEBSITE

– JUDGES AND GENERAL PUBLIC • FAQ SECTION

• www.georgiacourts.org

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

WWW.GEORGIACOURTS.ORG

COUNCILS

COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

JUDICIAL INFORMATION

PASSWORD REQUIRED

USER # PRESIDENT

PASSWORD BOBBITT (CURRENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S LAST NAME

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LEXIS NEXIS

– FREE SUBSCRIPTION

– UPDATED EVERY 3 MONTH

– TO SUBSCRIBE CALL AOC

• LEXIS NEXIS ALSO PROVIDES AN ONLINE VERSION FOR A FEE

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

– QUARTERLY CASELOAD REPORTS

REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE COURT RULES

USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES

FAX OR E-MAIL

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

A RESOURCE CONSORTIUM OF GEORGIA’S BENCH,STATE BAR, AND ABA ACCREDITED

LAW SCHOOLS

ADDRESS:

ICJE

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

123 DEAN RUSK HALL

ATHENS, GA. 30602-6025

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUSTICE EDUCATION

• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MR RICH REAVES

TELEPHONE 706-542-5150

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

• DR. LYNDA HANSCOME

– EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST

TELEPHONE 706-542-7401

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

MAGISTRATE CERTIFICATION

SPRING CLASS 40 HOUR CRIMINAL COURSE

FALL CLASS 40 HOUR CIVIL COURSE

MANDATORY TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 2 YEAR(NON-ATTORNEY MAGISTRATES)

OTHER TRAINING WILL NOT COUNT NOR TAKE THE PLACE OF THIS TRAINING

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

MAGISTRATE RECERTIFICATION & SPECIALTY COURSES– MENTOR ORIENTATION– LAW AND LITERATURE– FACULTY DEVELOPMENT (REFRESHER)– CHIEF MAGISTRATE SEMINAR– JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION ISSUES– OFFICE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS– MAGISTRATE CLERKS & SECRETARIES– DOMESTIC/FAMILY VIOLENCE– SURVEY RECERTIFICATION– PHARMACOLOGY OF DRUGS– ACCESS AND DISABILITY ISSUES– CONSTITUTIONAL CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

• MENTOR/MENTOREE PROGRAM

– MENTORS ASSIGNED TO NEW JUDGES

– APROXIMATELY 6 MONTH PROCESS

JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

CHERYL CUSTER

DIRECTOR

ADDRESS: 8206 HAZELBRAND RD

SUITE C

COVINGTON, GA. 30014

PHONE: 770-784-3189

FAX: 770-784-2454

CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

• ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL CONDUCT OF JUDGES

• THE CANONS AND SECTIONS ARE RULES OF REASON– SHOULD BE APPLIED CONSISTENT WITH

CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS, STATUTES, COURT RULES AND DECISIONAL LAW.

• THE TEXT OF THE CANONS AND SECTIONS ARE INTENDED TO GOVERN CONDUCT

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• COMPUTER SOFTWARE

– SUSTAIN

– ICON

– MCIS (MAGISTRATE COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM)

– OTHERS

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

PROVIDED BY AOC

INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY STAFF

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTSINTERNET ACCESS

DSL MODEM PREFEREDCABLE MODEMDIAL UP SERVICE (BACK-UP)

MCIS DATA TRANSFERABLE TOSUSTAIN PROGRAM

SUSTAINIT’S FREE!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• ICON

WEB BASED SYSTEM

SERVES APPOX. 25 MAGISTRATE COURTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

TELEPHONE 1-800-428-4855

SALES 1-866-501-ICON

FOR YOUR INFORMATIONnCourtc/o L&G ENTERPRISE,LLC104 SPRINGFIELD CENTER DRIVESUITE 112WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

TELEPHONE: 800-701-8560

PROVIDES A WEB-BASED MEANS FOR FILING CLAIMS

NO COST TO COURT, SMALL FEE TO PLAINTIFF

EXAMPLE: WWW.CRAWFORDMAGCOURT.COM

46 MAGISTRATE AND 31 TRAFFIC COURTS IN GEORGIA USE THIS SERVICE AT THIS TIME

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

CLERKS’ & SHERIFFS’ TRUST PROGRAM

 

  IF YOUR COURT’S TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND MONTHLY ANY INTEREST EARNED!

 

Clerks’ and Sheriffs’ Trust Account Program

Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

ATTN: Ms Sue Nails

104 Marietta St, N.E., Suite 200

Atlanta, Ga. 30303

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

OATH OF OFFICE

I swear or affirm that I will duly and faithfully perform all duties required of me as Magistrate of Dooly County.

Sworn in by Probate Judge

Entered in Minutes of Superior Court

OCGA 15-10-3

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

OCGA 15-10-20 (b)THE TERM OF ANY MAGISTRATE SHALL BE

FOR FOUR YEARS BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR, EXCEPT THAT IN SELECTING MAGISTRATES TO FILL NEWLY CREATED POSITIONS OR IF OTHERWISE NECESSARY, A MAGISTRATE MAY BE SELECTED FOR A TERM OF LESS THAN FOUR YEARS TO EXPIRE ON THE LAST DAY OF AN EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR.

FOR YOUR INFORMATIONBUDGET PROCESS

1. YOU WILL INHERIT A BUDGET AT LEAST ¼ SPENT (MAYBE MORE)

2. PRIOR TO TAKING OFFICE, GET COPY OF BUDGET FROM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/ COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE

3. BUDGET PROCESS BEGINS APPROX. 6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE THE BUDGET TAKES EFFECT.

4. PREPARE TO ASK FOR AND DEFEND ANY BUDGET REQUEST