Apply for Adult Felony Court Certification

By certifying your court, it will be eligible for state funding (per O.C.G.A. § 15-1-19). Since certification requirements are based on standards and best practices developed from national research, you’ll also have the opportunity to improve functioning and outcomes of your court.

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The application is designed to follow the Georgia Standards for Accountability Courts. Complete and submit the application according to the instructions below.

Adult Felony Drug Court Certification Application (536.94 KB)

How to Apply

Complete the Application
For help understanding the structure of the application, reference the Adult Felony Court Certification Instructions .

Keep in mind:
- Not meeting a requirement will not automatically disqualify you from receiving funding.
- Ensure all attachments are clearly marked and easily identified.
- Work with your DUI Court team to complete the Certification Application.
Submit

Upload the Application and supporting documents.

Failure to submit the Certification Application on time will compromise the ability to review your submission and provide timely recommendations on certification eligibility.

Contact Assistant Director

Josh Becker

Mobile:

(470) 249-2819

Josh.Becker@georgiacourts.gov

Related Information

Adult Felony Court Resources

Sample Policy and Procedure Handbook- Felony Drug Court (331.29 KB)

This manual is a work in progress. It is for courts to be able to use as a guideline for their manuals. The contents of this manual is a collaboration from other felony courts manuals, the “Standards for Accountability Courts,” and various findings from the web on accountability courts. This is a Felony Drug Court Sample; however, some of the content found can be applied to other courts. Any and all input to make this manual better is welcome. Again, this manual is not a requirement for courts to use, but is only suggestion.

Report Your Data

Courts must collect and report data every quarter to maintain their certificate and continue to be eligible for state funding. CACJ gathers court data into a yearly report.

Participate in Peer Reviews

Certified programs are subject to a performance peer review no less than once every three years.

Standards & Certification