News Flash ::
Need CLE Hours?
The PAC Training Division is hosting several free training events that can provide you with CLE or POST hours. Visit the training page to find a course that fits your schedule...[view PAC Training page]
"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 2010....[read on]
Bills that Passed During the 2010 Legislative Session
Updated as of June 9, 2010. A brief analysis of each Bill that has been signed by the Governor has been included...[view the report]
HR and Payroll-related Questions?
The HR and payroll department has developed a newsletter to help you with all of your HR and payroll needs...[download the latest issue]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Basic Litigation Course Cancelled
Due to the budget shortfall, the Council has voted to cancel this year's Basic Litigation Training Course.
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]
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]
|
