Welcome ::
Established in 1975, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia provides a number of important services to the hundreds of elected and appointed prosecutors across the State of Georgia. The council consists of nine members, six district attorneys and three state court solicitors who establish policies that guide the day-to-day work of the Council staff.
Among the duties performed by the Council staff are:
- Training, professional development and continuing legal education
- Legal research assistance and preparation of prosecution manuals.
- Professional responsibility guidance and legislation review and analysis
- Trial and appellate practice support
- Payroll, procurement, budgeting and asset management
- Technology procurement, information management and communications
General Information ::
Contact Us
Send the staff of the PAC Atlanta office an e-mail by clicking [here].
Calendar of Events
View the PAC calendar of events to find out dates and times of council meetings, training events and more!
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News Flash ::
Change in Mileage Reimbursement Rates
Effective April 1, 2008, the State Accounting Office has issued new mileage reimbursement rates...[view the reimbursement clarification letter]
All travel conducted before April 1, 2008 must be reimbursed at the old rate. Reimbursement forms at both the new and old rates are available for download...[here]
National Crime Victims Rights Week is April 13-19, 2008
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. Although most events revolve around the actual week, the whole month is used to promote this important cause...[view the growing list of events across Georgia]
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]
Basic Litigation is June 7-13, 2008
The 2008 Basic Litigation Course will be held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, June 7-13, 2008. The deadline for registration is Friday, April 11...[view the announcement and registration form]
Summer Conference is July 27-30, 2008
The 2008 Summer Conference will be held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The deadline for registration is Monday, July 7... [view the announcement and registration form]
Prosecution-Based Victim Advocacy Day at the Capitol
On Wednesday, February 20, 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...[read on]
Loan Forgiveness
Curious about public service loan forgiveness? PAC offers several documents regarding loan forgiveness located in our support section...[read on]
Brian M. Rickman is Sworn in as District Attorney
Brian M. Rickman was sworn in as the new district attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 , by Governor Sonny Perdue at the Capitol in Atlanta... [read on]
Georgia Traffic Prosecutor
Have you seen the latest edition of the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor? [download it here]. PAC's Traffic Safety Division publishes the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor four times per year...[view all editions of the Georgia Traffic Prosecutor newsletter]
Betsy Ramsey Receives Deborah McDorman Award
DeKalb County Solicitor-General Robert James announces that Betsy Ramsey, Chair of the DeKalb County Domestic Violence Task Force and Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator with his office, is the recipient of the Deborah Coker McDorman Memorial Award...[read on]
Mr. Glenn Swinney receives Investigator of the Year Award
The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia held its first Investigator Conference at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia, November 14-16, 2007. During the opening session of the conference, Mr. Glenn Swinney...[read on]
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council wins Award for Data Exchange Project
After months of careful consideration and analysis, a panel of national judges has selected the winners of the 2007 Best of Web and Digital Government Achievement Awards sponsored by the Center for Digital Government...[read the press release]
Carolyn Cooper Named 2007 Key Personnel of the Year
On Wednesday, September 12, 2007, Carolyn Cooper, Office Manager of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, was named the 2007 Key Personnel of the Year...[read the press release]
Bridgeman is Sworn in as District Attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit
Richard Bridgeman was sworn in on September 6 as District Attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit...[read the press release]
"Prosecutor of the Year " Awards Announced at Summer Conference
The 47th Annual Summer Conference was held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia, July 22-25, 2007. During the opening session of the conference, four outstanding members of the prosecutorial community were recognized...[read on]
View photos from the 2007 Summer Conference
The 47th Annual Summer Conference was held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia, July 22-25, 2007...[view photos]
Governor Perdue, Chief Justice Sears Resolve DA Funding Crisis
The Chief Justice has declared a state of judicial emergency; and in response, the Governor by Executive Order will direct that lapsed funds from the Department of Revenue be shifted to the district attorneys' budget to fund the shortfall...[read the Governor's press release and Executive Order]
Carlsons' Corner is Back!
View the Spring Issue Here
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