Apply for Family Treatment Court Certification
By certifying your court, it will be eligible for state funding (per O.C.G.A. § 15-11-70). 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.
The application is designed to follow the Georgia Standards for Accountability Courts. Complete and submit the application according to the instructions below.
How to Apply
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Complete the Application
Download a copy of the
Juvenile
Treatment Court Certification Application
. Keep in mind:
- Once you begin working on the application, be sure to save it often.
- Your court must meet all mandatory requirements to achieve full certification.
- Ensure all attachments are clearly marked and easily identified.
- Work with your team to complete the application.
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Submit JTC Application
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.
Related Information
Juvenile Treatment Court Resources
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.