The Municipal Court handles a variety of cases under state laws and city ordinances, including D.U.I., parking disputes, traffic and moving violations, and “quality of life” cases including disorderly conduct, minor drug offenses, and panhandling.
The court had its budget briefing on Thursday, May 18, at 11:00am. (video | slides)
The total proposed operating budget for the Municipal Court is $15,030,427. This is an increase of $1,442,371 (+10.6%) from the previous year. The number of authorized positions (jobs) is proposed to increase from 185 to 187 (+1.1%).
FY2024 Proposed Budget Book – Municipal Court
The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee has jurisdiction over the Municipal Court’s operations.
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee
- Dustin Hillis, chair
- Byron Amos, vice chair
- Michael Julian Bond
- Andrea L. Boone
- Antonio Lewis
- Mary Norwood
- Keisha Sean Waites