Georgia CommonsSR 132: Georgia Council of Court Administrators; recognize
Last action February 6, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its work training court administrators and improving judicial administration across Georgia.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA), an organization founded in 1997 that trains court administrators and promotes professional standards in Georgia's court system. The resolution describes GCCA's work providing education based on national court management standards, organizing conferences and workshops, and helping courts adapt to challenges like adopting new technology and remote court services. The Senate formally commends GCCA for its service and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the organization as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Council of Court Administrators for its work in judicial administration.
- States the Senate's support and best wishes for the organization's continued success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or allocate any state funding.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names the Georgia Council of Court Administrators and its members. It also touches Georgia's broader court system, since the organization trains and supports court administrators working in the state's judiciary.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect and changes no law or funding. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the Georgia Council of Court Administrators formal recognition from the state Senate for its role training and supporting court staff statewide.
Key provisions
- The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends GCCA for its service to judicial administration in Georgia.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available to GCCA.
- The whereas clauses describe GCCA's founding in 1997, its training programs, and its role during challenges like remote court services adoption.
From the bill
“the Georgia Council of Court Administrators (GCCA) was established in 1997 to promote the professional development of court administrators and ensure excellence in judicial administration across the State of Georgia”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
Topics
- court administration
- judicial system
- legislative recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution