Justice & Safety

Continue Court Backlog Project to process cases impacted by the pandemic and eliminate backlog by 2024
Improve End-to-End performance of the Justice System by utilization of upgraded processes, technology, and results reporting
Operationalize the full use of the Atlanta Detention Center to help reduce overcrowding within the jails
Support the public safety agencies in the start-up of the Justice Diversion Center
Complete the Jail Feasibility Study refinement of cost and space planning for new facility, and funding models
Invest and complete the construction of a Public Safety Training Center
Complete the construction of a “State of the Art” Animal Shelter and open for operations
Complete the Continuity of Services planning and programming for emergency situations to ensure services are provided to the citizens and government continuity

Fully implement the COVID-19 Court Backlog Project to reduce the cases due to the pandemic
Improve End-to-End performance of the Justice System by utilization of court standards and technology improvements
Operationalize the Justice Diversion Center with cooperation from community partners
Transition the County from a COVID-19 response to a Pandemic Readiness and Preparedness protocol
Completion of the Jail Feasibility Study
Invest and complete construction of a $12M Public Safety Training Center

Implement recommendations to improve end-to-end performance of Fulton County Justice System
Continue progress on the results of the Mental Health Task Force Study and implementation of the Stepping Up Initiative
Continuing the Implementation of the Physical Security Initiative which provides equipment, surveillance, patrol and other security services to Fulton County owned facilities
Invest $10M in the Justice of the Future, multi-year technology enhancement program
Invest $9M to construct public safety training and evidence facility
Implement the COVID-19 court backlog project to reduce cases from the pandemic

Launch planning and design of a new Animal Control Shelter/Facility
Implement a comprehensive Physical Security Plan for county facilities
Invest in Behavioral Health capabilities for the Justice System to implement Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
Add permanent positions in Justice System to move towards ABA standards
Invest in Pre-Arrest Diversion programs to alleviate jail population growth

Investment in the justice system will continue to be a priority in 2018 with an investment of $5.5 million and a refocus on four specific outcomes.
The justice system will evaluate existing programs to develop a robust, measurable, criminal diversion effort.
More prosecution resources will be available to improve misdemeanor intake processes and reduce backlogs.