Dodge County Probate Court Judge Al McCranie of enhanced his judicial skills and gained knowledge of the law during a professional development conference held recently at the University of Georgia.Judge McCranie participated in the Georgia Probate Court Judge Certificate Program and helped fulfill annual continuing education requirements by completing the training course on March 24 and March 25 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government coordinates the Probate Court Judge Certificate Program in partnership with UGA’s Institute of Continuing Judicial Education and the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia.
Probate court judges from across Georgia enrolled in the professional development courses. The training covered a variety of topics and skills important for probate court judges, including minor guardianships and conservatorships, ethics and office administration.
“These courses help Georgia’s probate judges better serve the public and their communities by strengthening their knowledge of the law and court administration, while contributing to their professional growth,” said Laura Meadows, director of the Institute of Government.
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia that provides customized assistance, applied research and professional development for government leaders and employees across Georgia and internationally.