The
State Bar of Georgia has over 20 special committees that are dedicating to
improving judicial and legislative matters in the state.
Annual Meeting
This committee coordinates with the President to plan and conduct the State Bar
of Georgia's annual meeting.
Bar Center
This committee is in charge of moving the State Bar of Georgia's headquarters
to a new office location.
Board of Governors Representation
This committee is in charge of studying reapportionment and then making a
recommendation to the Board of Governors.
A Business Commitment
This committee oversees bringing private business attorneys into community
economic development cases, mostly on a pro-bono basis to serve low income
businesses and individuals for the betterment of the community's economy.
Child Support/Licensing
This committee is charge with studying the State Bar Rule recommended in
January of 1997. Over the next three years, committee members will see if
amendments are needed to improve the implementation of the Rule.
Construction Law
This committee will work in conjunction with the Bar Center committee to make
sure the Bar's future headquarters at the Federal Reserve Building are being
renovated satisfactorily. Additionally, the committee will consider
establishing a State Court of Claims and forming a permanent Construction Law
Section.
Court Futures
This committee's focus is to plan long-term strategy that will improve the
judicial system.
Diversity Program
This committee is to advice the Board of Governors staff, and Executive
Committee on how the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program should be operated
within the perimeters of its established rules and policies.
Electronic Filings
This committee is to recommend ways to help Georgia's court system run more
efficiently through the use of a standardized electronic filing system, which
will be of benefit to all those involved in the court system and will also
eliminate delays and costs.
Emerging Issues
This committee identifies any changes in law which may change how Georgia's
lawyers practice law or how they represent clients.
Family Courts
This committee is studying whether to establish a separate division of existing
courts or a separate court which would exclusively deal with domestic matters.
Government Attorney Involvement
This committee focuses on public service issues.
Guardian Ad Litem Guidelines
This committee establishes appointment and service guidelines for guardian ad
litems.
Indigent Defense
This committee coordinates with Indigent Defense to offer equal and adequate
representation for indigents who are accused of a crime.
Literacy in Detention Centers
This committee recommends ways to implement literacy programs into youth
detention centers. In addition, the committee recommends ways to establish
mentoring programs for at-risk juveniles in and out of the justice system.
Multidisciplinary Practice
This committee reports recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board of
Governors on multidisciplinary practices.
Pension Plan
This committee is in charge of realizing the dual goals of establishing
security and capitalizing on earnings.
Post-Conviction Capital Representation
This committee oversees the post-conviction of defendants in capital cases.
They report recommendations to the Board of Governors.
