ATLANTA (September 8, 2026)—Fulton County Accountability Court is excited to announce two of our accountability courts have been recognized as Model Courts by the Council of Accountability Court Judges (CACJ). The Behavioral Health Treatment Court and the Recovery Treatment Court earned statewide honors after years of consistent high-quality performance. The recognition also highlighted our best practices, strong participant outcomes, and commitment to excellence in operations, collaboration, and accountability.
“No court earns this honor alone. It represents the dedication of staff, partners, and community providers who work together every day to support participants and uphold the values of accountability and compassion,” said Chief Judge Ural Glanville.
This latest acclaim comes after Fulton County's Veterans Treatment Court in 2024 was the county’s first Accountability Court to earn Model Court distinction. "This recognition reflects the dedication of the judges, staff, and partners who make these programs successful," said John Collins, who oversees Fulton County Accountability Court. This designation means Fulton County met or exceeded CACJ's strict standards for consideration.
Fulton County manages the busiest criminal and civil dockets in the entire state. Every year, thousands of people are diverted from our court calendars and onto a path of recovery and restoration. Accountability courts hold people responsible for their actions while ensuring they get the critical help necessary to return to being productive members of society.
Fulton County's Model Court status will now help create a roadmap for other startup courts around Georgia and beyond by acting as peer mentors, sharing materials, answering operational questions, and allowing site visits and observations.
“Strong accountability courts make communities safer. This recognition signals that we are delivering effective, evidence-based responses that reduce recidivism, support recovery, and strengthen Fulton County,” Chief Judge Glanville said.