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A forum designed for court experts and leaders in the judicial community to share their expertise and knowledge regarding issues/trends facing the Georgia courts and judicial system, allowing court professionals to better serve the public and promote the administration of justice.

Georgia Council of Court Administrators


    • Sep 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from In Recess

    The Gavel and the Whisperer: Unpacking the New Interpreter Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 69:05


    Justin and Jennifer sit down for an entertaining discussion with Georgia attorney and Nationally Certified Legal American Sign Language Interpreter, Paul Panusky about our state's recently updated statutory requirements for court interpreters.  Listeners will gain important knowledge about the necessity for certified interpreters in a court setting as well as our new licensing requirements and how to verify your interpreter has them. A big thank you to our episode sponsor, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program at Kennesaw State University.  To learn more about their amazing program, visit their website here.

    Promoted: From Peer to Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 31:16


    In this episode, we delve into a fascinating topic that many can relate to: the dynamics that shift when a colleague transitions into a supervisory role.  During the discussion, we explore the unique challenges and nuances that arise when someone who was once a friend becomes your boss. Our guests, Tahnicia Phillips from Cobb County and Porche Kelley from Chatham County, share their valuable insights and personal experiences on this subject. 

    A Message From Your President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 13:33


    This episode we have a chat with our new president LeNora Hawkins-Ponzo. She shares her vision for GCCA as the president for 2024. We also have some updates for our up coming conferences. 

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    Pillars of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 36:47


    What makes a great leader? During this episode we discuss the pillars of effective leadership with two of GCCA's very own seasoned court administrators. Panelists include: T.J. Bement  - District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial Administrative District Lynn Epps - Retired Trial Court Administrator 

    Prepared: Emergency Preparedness and Responses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 46:25


    The importance of having an emergency plan was a reality all courts faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode, we will talk with courts who faced other types of emergencies, such as natural disasters, infestations, and water damage.  We will learn firsthand from their experiences on how we can be better prepared in the event of an emergency in our own courts. 

    What's New?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 14:27


    In this episode, we talk with Tracy Johnson and Kriste Pope. They are the Education and Conference Co-Chairs. They will be giving us an update on all things spring conference. 

    Dealing with difficult people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 41:22


    Meet The New President

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 19:21


    Josh Weeks is the new president for 2022. In this episode, we learn how Josh began his career in the court system. He is currently the Juvenile Court Administrator in the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers both Whitfield County and Murray County. 

    Resuming Jury Trials During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 23:33


    Last year Jury Trials were suspended due to the pandemic, many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and Courts have resumed jury trials as a result. Before, the pandemic courts would seat as many jurors in their jury assembly rooms as possible and try as many jury trials as possible. Now courts are restricting the number of jurors reporting to ensure they are following the CDC guidelines. Jurors are vital to the function of the court system and help courts resolve many cases each year. To help us understand how courts are reimplementing jury trials the episode features, the Bell-Forstyh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge, Jeffery S. Bagley, and Cobb Judicial Circuit Jury Administrator, Wendy Portwood. 

    Social Media: Putting Social Media To Work For Your Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 44:38


    Florida Courts have been leading the nation in social media with 90 percent of their jurisdictions utilizing social media platforms. Joining us for this episode we have Craig Waters, who has been credited for this accolade. Waters is the current director of the Public Information Office at the Florida Supreme Court, where he has worked for the last 34 years. He is also an attorney and former journalist. He launched his career in court communications in 1994 when, as a staff attorney, he created the court’s first website.The innovative communications programs he spearheaded included establishing the court’s Public Information Office in 1996, organizing the first gavel-to-gavel livestreams of his court’s oral arguments starting in 1997, founding Florida’s first professional association for court PIOs in 2005, and using social media for court communications starting in 2009. He is best known as the public spokesperson for the Florida Supreme Court during the 36 days of election disputes 20 years ago known to history as Bush v. Gore.

    Crisis in the Courts: How courts are managing COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 41:30


    COVID-19 drastically changed the day to day operations of our courts. Episode 2 discusses the challenges Georgia courts have faced to ensure the safety of the public and staff, while ensuring access to justice is adequately maintained. This episode features a seasoned panel of court administrators throughout our state, and discusses how different jurisdictions are operating in the face of the current pandemic. Discussions include Court Operating Procedures, Budget Cuts, Court Programs, Jury Trial Preparation, Caseloads and Hearings, and the GA CARES Act.Joining us on the panel is District Court Administrator Will Simmons-6th Judicial District, Court Administrator Robyn Rooks-Bell-Forsyth Circuit, Deputy Court Administrator Edwin Bell-DeKalb County Superior Court, and Court Administrator Tammy Hardin-Catoosa County Juvenile Court.

    Juvenile Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 13:55


    Episode # 1 discusses the proposed juvenile legislation encompassing HB 440, HB 439 and HB 438. Judge Amber N. Patterson, who is currently serving as chair of the task force assigned to this legislation by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, informs us on what each bill is seeking to change, and how if passed, would effect current juvenile procedures.

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