In Recess
by Georgia Council of Court AdministratorsA forum designed for court experts and leaders in the judicial community to share their expertise and knowledge regarding issues/trends facing the Georgia courts and judicial system, allowing court professionals to better serve the public and promote the administration of justice.
Copyright: © 2024 In Recess
Episodes
Promoted: From Peer to Leader
31m · PublishedIn this episode, we delve into a fascinating topic that many can relate to: the dynamics that shift when a colleague transitions into a supervisory role. During the discussion, we explore the unique challenges and nuances that arise when someone who was once a friend becomes your boss. Our guests, Tahnicia Phillips from Cobb County and Porche Kelley from Chatham County, share their valuable insights and personal experiences on this subject.
A Message From Your President
13m · PublishedThis episode we have a chat with our new president LeNora Hawkins-Ponzo. She shares her vision for GCCA as the president for 2024. We also have some updates for our up coming conferences.
Pillars of Leadership
36m · PublishedWhat makes a great leader? During this episode we discuss the pillars of effective leadership with two of GCCA's very own seasoned court administrators. Panelists include:
T.J. Bement - District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial Administrative District
Lynn Epps - Retired Trial Court Administrator
Prepared: Emergency Preparedness and Responses
46m · PublishedThe importance of having an emergency plan was a reality all courts faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we will talk with courts who faced other types of emergencies, such as natural disasters, infestations, and water damage. We will learn firsthand from their experiences on how we can be better prepared in the event of an emergency in our own courts.
What's New?
14m · PublishedIn this episode, we talk with Tracy Johnson and Kriste Pope. They are the Education and Conference Co-Chairs. They will be giving us an update on all things spring conference.
Meet The New President
19m · PublishedJosh Weeks is the new president for 2022. In this episode, we learn how Josh began his career in the court system. He is currently the Juvenile Court Administrator in the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers both Whitfield County and Murray County.
Resuming Jury Trials During the Pandemic
23m · PublishedLast year Jury Trials were suspended due to the pandemic, many Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and Courts have resumed jury trials as a result. Before, the pandemic courts would seat as many jurors in their jury assembly rooms as possible and try as many jury trials as possible. Now courts are restricting the number of jurors reporting to ensure they are following the CDC guidelines. Jurors are vital to the function of the court system and help courts resolve many cases each year. To help us understand how courts are reimplementing jury trials the episode features, the Bell-Forstyh Judicial Circuit Chief Judge, Jeffery S. Bagley, and Cobb Judicial Circuit Jury Administrator, Wendy Portwood.
Social Media: Putting Social Media To Work For Your Court
44m · PublishedFlorida Courts have been leading the nation in social media with 90 percent of their jurisdictions utilizing social media platforms. Joining us for this episode we have Craig Waters, who has been credited for this accolade. Waters is the current director of the Public Information Office at the Florida Supreme Court, where he has worked for the last 34 years. He is also an attorney and former journalist. He launched his career in court communications in 1994 when, as a staff attorney, he created the court’s first website.
The innovative communications programs he spearheaded included establishing the court’s Public Information Office in 1996, organizing the first gavel-to-gavel livestreams of his court’s oral arguments starting in 1997, founding Florida’s first professional association for court PIOs in 2005, and using social media for court communications starting in 2009. He is best known as the public spokesperson for the Florida Supreme Court during the 36 days of election disputes 20 years ago known to history as Bush v. Gore.
Juvenile Legislation
13m · PublishedEpisode # 1 discusses the proposed juvenile legislation encompassing HB 440, HB 439 and HB 438. Judge Amber N. Patterson, who is currently serving as chair of the task force assigned to this legislation by the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, informs us on what each bill is seeking to change, and how if passed, would effect current juvenile procedures.
In Recess has 11 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 5:26:47. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 23rd, 2024 22:44.