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Probate Court
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Resolution to confirm the appointment of Marian Parker to the position of Associate Judge of the Fulton County Probate Court, and for other purposes. (APPROVED)
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O.C.G.A. § 15-9-2.1 The judge of the probate court may appoint one or more persons to serve as associate judges of the probate court in probate matters on a full-time or part-time basis subject to the approval of the governing authority of the county. Such associate judges of the probate court shall serve at the pleasure of the judge of the probate court.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The agency recommendation and request are that this item be approved.
The Probate Judge of Fulton County has determined that the efficiency and success of the Fulton County Probate Court would be served by the appointment of an Associate Judge position to hear more contested matters due to the County’s rising population, increased demand, and increased complexity of cases. This position would further allow for continuity of leadership during emergencies and for operations to continue when the Probate Judge of Fulton County is away or otherwise unable to serve. The appointment of an associate judge has been recommended by the Probate Judges’ Council of Georgia for counties with over 90,000 residents. Associate Probate Judges are found in the Probate Courts of the largest 3 counties in Georgia, excluding Fulton County. This resolution is an attempt to align Fulton County’s resourcing and time-standards with similar counties.
Scope of Work: This position would serve Probate Court by hearing contested guardianship and estate matters with attorneys and self-represented litigants. Hearing cases, drafting orders and training staff would be the daily, full-time duties of this position.
Community Impact: With the appointment of an Associate Probate Judge, contested matters would be heard by a judge sooner, resulting in quicker more efficient resolution of contested matters.
Department Recommendation: Approve
Project Implications: N/A
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A
Contract Modification (Delete this chart only if the Requested Action is for a NEW award. Simply insert the text “New Procurement.” If the Requested Action is for a Contract Modification ((Renewal, Amendment, Change Order, Extension, Increase Spending Authority)), the chart should remain and be completed.)
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Contact Information Judge Kenya M. Johnson, Probate Court of Fulton County (404) 612-4690.
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-410-4100-1000