Georgia Courts

May 17, 2013 - Day Ten
In its 40 years of service, the AOC has been lead by five Directors: James C. Dunlap (1974-1975); Robert L. Doss (1975-1998); George Lange, III (1999-2001); David L. Ratley (2001 - 2009), and Marla S. Moore (2009-present).

May 16, 2013 - Day Nine
Robert L. Doss served as Director of the AOC from 1975 until 1998. In 2005, Mr. Doss was awarded the William Barclay Herndon award by the Georgia Council of Court Administrators to honor his years of service in court administration.

May 15, 2013 - Day Eight
On June 12, 1978, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued an order establishing the Judicial Council as its administrative arm.

May 14, 2013 - Day Seven

The AOC Director serves in many capacities including leading the Administrative Office of the Courts, serving as secretariat to the Judicial Council, Board of Court Reporting, and the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education as well as representing the state on numerous national organizations.

President Jimmy Carter congratulates the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts on our 40th Anniversary in this April 12 letter.