COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES CHIEF MAGISTRATE

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGESCHIEF
MAGISTRATE
BOOT CAMP

• 2006
• July 11,2006

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGESCHIEF
MAGISTRATE
BOOT CAMP

• 2006

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• CREATED BY GEORGIA LEGISLATURE IN 1983
• OCGA 15-10-7

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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

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• OFFICERS
• DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
• COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• PRESIDENT Judge Tommy Bobbitt
  Laurens County
• 478.277.2929
• PRESIDENT-ELECT Judge Kim Warden
• Fulton County
• 770.656.2382
• 1st VICE PRESIDENT Judge Connie Holt
• Morgan County
• 706.342.3088
• Effective 07/01/06

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• SECRETARY
• JUDGE GLENN DORSEY
• WILCOX COUNTY
• TELEPHONE [phone]

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• TREASURER
• JUDGE GLENDA DOWLING
• PIERCE COUNTY
• TELEPHONE [phone]
• E-MAIL glendadowling_at_yahoo.com

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
• JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
• 2 REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH DISTRICT
• 10 JUDICIAL DISTRICTS

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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

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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

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• OFFICER AND REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS
• NOMINATIONS PROCESS BEGINS DURING SPRING MEETING
• ELECTIONS HELD AT SUMMER MEETING

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• QUARTERLY MEETINGS
• GREAT TRAINING
• 5 HOURS TOWARD 20 HOURS
• OF REQUIRED REQUIREMENT
• GREAT FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHER
• JUDGES
• INTERACT WITH STAFF
• FROM AOC ICJE

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• GREAT MEETING LOCATIONS
• WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA
• REYNOLDS PLANTATION
• MARIOTT/SAVANNAH
• AMACALOLA FALLS STATE PARK

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
• RETIREMENT BILL
• SALARY INCREASES
• NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS

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COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES

• COURT TECHNOLOGY
• FAMILY VIOLENCE
• INTERNAL AFFAIRS

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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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW
• MARLA MOORE
• ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR COURT SERVICES
• 404-656-6447 E-MAIL moorem_at_gaaoc.us
• LaSHAWN MURPHY
• JUDICIAL LIAISON OFFICER
• 404-651-6325 E-MAIL murphyla_at_gaaoc.us

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• MAILING ADDRESS
• ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
• SUITE 300
• 244 WASHINGTON ST, SW
• ATLANTA, GA. 30334

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LAND LINE
• TELEPHONE NUMBER
• 404-656-5171
• TELIFAX
• 404-651-6449

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT

• SERVICES PROVIDED
• LISTSERV
• LEGAL RESEARCH AND
• ANALYSIS ASSITANCE
• WEBSITE
• SUSTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT
• SOFTWARE
• LEXIS NEXIS

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LISTSERV
• MAGISTRATES RESTRICTED E-MAIL
• ALLOWS JUDGES TO EXCHANGE IDEAS INFORMATION
• QUICK WAY TO SEND URGENT MESSAGES
• TO SUBSCRIBE
• CONTACT BRIAN COLLINS _at_ 404-463-0837
• OR collinsb_at_gaaoc.us
• LISTSERV IS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• LISTSERV
• ADDRESS TO magjudges_at_georgiacourts.org
• MESSAGES SENT TO ALL JUDGES WHO SUBSCRIBE
• LISTSERV IS FOR ALL MAGISTRATES
• IF YOU HAVE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS CONTACT
• BRIAN COLLINS, WEBMASTER, _at_ collinsb_at_gaaoc.us

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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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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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 [phone]

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• WEBSITE
• JUDGES AND GENERAL PUBLIC
• FAQ SECTION
• www.georgiacourts.org

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• WWW.GEORGIACOURTS.ORG
• COUNCILS
• COUNCIL OF MAGISTRATE COURT JUDGES
• JUDICIAL INFORMATION
• PASSWORD REQUIRED
• USER PRESIDENT
• PASSWORD BOBBITT
• (CURRENT COUNCIL PRESIDENTS LAST NAME
• EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007)

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

• QUARTERLY CASELOAD REPORTS
• REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE COURT RULES
• USED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES
• FAX OR E-MAIL

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

• A RESOURCE CONSORTIUM OF GEORGIAS BENCH,STATE
  BAR, AND ABA ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOLS
• ADDRESS
• ICJE
• UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
• 123 DEAN RUSK HALL
• ATHENS, GA. 30602-6025

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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUSTICE EDUCATION

• EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• MR RICH REAVES
• TELEPHONE [phone]

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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

• DR. LYNDA HANSCOME
• EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST
• TELEPHONE [phone]

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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

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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

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INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION

• MENTOR/MENTOREE PROGRAM
• MENTORS ASSIGNED TO NEW JUDGES
• APROXIMATELY 6 MONTH PROCESS

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JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION

• CHERYL CUSTER
• DIRECTOR
• ADDRESS 8206 HAZELBRAND RD
• SUITE C
• COVINGTON, GA. 30014
• PHONE [phone]
• FAX [phone]

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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

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• COMPUTER SOFTWARE
• SUSTAIN
• ICON
• MCIS (MAGISTRATE COURT INFORMATION SYSTEM)
• OTHERS

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
SUSTAIN ITS FREE!

• PROVIDED BY AOC
• INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY STAFF
• EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
• INTERNET ACCESS
• DSL MODEM PREFERED
• CABLE MODEM
• DIAL UP SERVICE (BACK-UP)
• MCIS DATA TRANSFERABLE TO
• SUSTAIN PROGRAM

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• ICON
• WEB BASED SYSTEM
• SERVES APPOX. 25 MAGISTRATE COURTS
• GENERAL INFORMATION
• TELEPHONE [phone]
• SALES 1-866-501-ICON

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• nCourt
• c/o LG ENTERPRISE,LLC
• 104 SPRINGFIELD CENTER DRIVE
• SUITE 112
• WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
• TELEPHONE [phone]
• 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

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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CLERKS SHERIFFS TRUST PROGRAM

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•   IF YOUR COURTS TRUST ACCOUNTS ARE INTEREST
  BEARING ACCOUNTS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND MONTHLY
  ANY INTEREST EARNED!
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• 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

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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

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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.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

• BUDGET PROCESS
• YOU WILL INHERIT A BUDGET AT LEAST ¼ SPENT
  (MAYBE MORE)
• PRIOR TO TAKING OFFICE, GET COPY OF BUDGET FROM
  COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/ COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
• BUDGET PROCESS BEGINS APPROX. 6 TO 9 MONTHS
  BEFORE THE BUDGET TAKES EFFECT.
• 4. PREPARE TO ASK FOR AND DEFEND ANY BUDGET
  REQUEST