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Register for the 2010 Prosecuting the Drugged Driver Training Course
Registration for the 2010 Prosecuting the Drugged Driver Training course is now open! The course will be held March 16-18 at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center...[click here for information and to register]
Georgia Court of Appeals Implements e-Filing System
The Georgia Court of Appeals has implemented its e-filing system that will allow attorneys to file briefs with the Court electronically. The Court adopted Rule 46 on December 1, 2009, putting the long anticipated system into effect...[read on]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance...[click here for domestic violence awareness events in Georgia]
The 2009 Statewide Office Managers Meeting is October 7
The 2009 Statewide Office Managers Meeting is specifically designed for Office Managers in District Attorney's Offices. The meeting is designed to increase communication and standardization between the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia and the District Attorney's Office...[click here to register]
Annual (Open) Enrollment Begins October 9!
Annual (Open) Enrollment Period for the 2010 Plan Year will begin on Friday, October 9 and end on Tuesday, November 10, 2009... [read more and access annual open enrollment resources and websites]
Court of Appeals Clerk to Close one day per Month due to Furloughs
According to Clerk of Court Bill Martin, Rule 3 will apply for filing, "When an expiration date falls on Saturday, Sunday, or an official state or national holiday, the time is extended to the next business day...[read on]
"Prosecutor of the Year " Awards Announced
The District Attorney's Association of Georgia and the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General announce their picks for the state's top prosecutors for 2009....[read on]
PAC Announces New Leadership for 2009-2010
District Attorney Stephen Kelly of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit will lead the Council as chairman. Solicitor-General Barry Morgan of Cobb County will serve as vice chair; and new council member, District Attorney Patrick Head of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, will serve as secretary...[read the press release]
District Attorney Dennis Sanders Commended for Outstanding Public Service
After being recognized by Mercer University, District Attorney Dennis Sanders of the Toombs Judicial Circuit was commended for outstanding public service by House Resolution 549, sponsored by Representative Sistie Hudson...[read on and download HR 549]
FYI: Montejo v. Louisiana
On May 26, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a five to four decision written by Justice Scalia, in Montejo v. Louisiana, took the opportunity to overturn its previous ruling in Michigan v. Jackson...[view the FYI]
Bills that Passed During the 2009 Legislative Session
Updated as of May 18, 2009. A brief analysis of each Bill that has been signed by the Governor has been included...[view a report]
Governor Signs SB 13, Life Without Parole into Law
The Governor signed SB 13, life without parole, into law at approximately 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2009...[read on]
Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Searches of Vehicles Incident to Arrest
Arizona v. Gant, No. 07-542, 2009 U. S. Lexis 3120 (Feb 21, 2009)
Petitioner was arrested for driving with a suspended license. He was arrested approximately 10-12 feet away from his car, handcuffed and placed in the back seat of a patrol car...[read on]
PAC Changes In-State Training Policies
The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council revised the policies governing training programs conducted by PAC in order to respond to the reductions in funding due to the economic situation...[read on]
Register for the 2009 Summer Conference
Registration for the 2009 Summer Conference is now open! The conference will be held July 27-29 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. The lodging list will be posted on our training page in the coming days...[click here to register]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 26 - May 2, 2009
To honor individuals who have been impacted by crime, many organizations and agencies organize ceremonies, workshops and prevention activities. The Georgia judicial circuits also plan formal and informal tributes throughout the month of April...[click here to view events across Georgia]
Basic Litigation Course Cancelled
Due to the budget shortfall, the Council has voted to cancel this year's Basic Litigation Training Course.
Prosecution-Based Victim Advocacy Day at the Capitol
On Thursday, February 19, Victim Witness Advocates from our offices throughout the state will be honored at the Capitol for Prosecution-Based Victim Advocacy Day sponsored by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia...[view the agenda]
VWAP and New Prosecutor Orientation Day at the Capitol
PAC is sponsoring a day at the Capitol for VWAPs and new prosecutors. The day will include watching the session from the gallery of the House or Senate, a walking tour of the Capitol, plus more... [view the tentative agenda]
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January 2009 will mark the 6th observance of National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a dangerous crime and seek ways to protect its victims...[read on]
Revised New Evidence Code Pre-Filed for 2009 Legislature
Legislation to revamp the Evidence Code has been prefiled in the House of Representatives as HB 24. If enacted, the 129 page Bill would replace the current Title 24 on January 1, 2011. HB 24 was introduced by Representative Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs), who co-chaired a Joint House-Senate Study Committee on the Evidence Code with Sen. Preston Smith (R-Rome). The Study Committee approved the text of HB 24 on November 20, 2008 after 5 months of work...[the full text of HB 24 can be found here]
PAC Approves Furloughs
The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia voted Tuesday to furlough state employees in district attorney’s offices throughout the state and at the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia to mitigate the budget crisis that the state is facing...[read on]
Malone Elected President of NAPC
Richard A. Malone, Executive Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia is the newly elected president of the National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators for 2008-09...[read on]
FYI: Court of Appeals Issues New Rules
The Georgia Court of Appeals has "amended its rules for cases docketed in this court on or after February 21, 2008." The new rules include several significant changes that could affect prosecutors. The following summary of the changes is taken from the Court of Appeals Web site...[view the summary]
Loan Forgiveness
Curious about public service loan forgiveness? PAC offers several documents regarding loan forgiveness located in our support section...[read on]
Georgia Traffic Prosecutor
Have you seen the latest edition of the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor? PAC's Traffic Safety Division publishes the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor four times per year...[view all editions of the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor newsletter]
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