What powers/responsibilities does Georgia’s Judicial Branch have?
1. Interpreting and applying the laws of the state of Georgia as well as the United States Constitution.
2. Deciding individual cases and controversies that come before the court system.
3. Ensuring that individuals receive fair and impartial treatment in legal proceedings.
4. Protecting the rights and liberties of individuals under the law.
5. Upholding the rule of law and maintaining the balance of power among the three branches of government.
6. Overseeing the administration of justice in the state of Georgia.
7. Providing a forum for the resolution of legal disputes and addressing legal issues that impact the state.
8. Providing guidance and clarification on legal matters through the issuance of legal opinions and rulings.
9. Holding individuals and entities accountable for violations of the law.
10. Serving as a check on the legislative and executive branches of government to ensure they are acting within the bounds of the law.
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11. Overseeing the legal professions and regulating the conduct of attorneys and judges.
12. Preserving and protecting the integrity of the legal system in Georgia.
13. Administering the court system and ensuring efficient and effective operations.
14. Ensuring access to justice for all individuals, including those who may be unable to afford legal representation.
15. Developing and implementing rules and procedures for the fair and efficient resolution of legal disputes.
16. Conducting judicial education and training programs to enhance the professionalism and competence of judges and court personnel.
17. Upholding judicial independence and integrity in decision-making.
18. Adjudicating cases involving constitutional challenges, statutory interpretation, and other legal issues that impact the state.
19. Serving as a neutral arbiter in resolving disputes between parties and enforcing judgments and orders issued by the courts.
20. Promoting public confidence in the judicial system and fostering respect for the rule of law.