SR132: SR132 Georgia Council of Court Administrators; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA), an organization founded in 1997 to help train and support court administrators around the state. The resolution describes GCCA's work, including offering training based on national court management standards, organizing conferences and workshops, and helping courts adapt to challenges such as adopting new technology and remote court services. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and appreciation for the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for GCCA, so the group has an official record of the honor.

• Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its work in judicial administration.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Council of Court Administrators and its members, who work in court systems across the state. It has no legal effect on the general public, courts, or other agencies beyond this formal recognition.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change how Georgia courts operate or create any new obligations. Its main real-world effect is a formal, on-the-record statement of appreciation for the organization's work supporting court administrators statewide.

• The whereas clauses describe GCCA's founding in 1997 and its role in training court administrators and promoting judicial efficiency.
• The resolved clause has the Senate recognize and commend GCCA for its service to the administration of justice.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to GCCA for its records.

1. 2025-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)Primary sponsor
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• court administration
• judicial system
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• civic recognition