Judge Brian K. Fortner

Fortner holds a bachelor's degree in political science from North Georgia College and a law degree from Georgia State University. He resides in Winston, Georgia with his wife and two sons. 

Fortner has experience as an assistant district attorney (ADA) with the Douglas County District Attorney's (DA) Office. 

Brian Keith Fortner is a State Court Judge in Douglas County. He was appointed to this position in 2018, and has served two terms. He was also elected as interim District Attorney for Douglas County in 2014, and as Solicitor General of Douglas County in 2012. 

Manages the Moderate Risk Track for the Douglas County Misdemeanor DUI and Drug Accountability Court.

Received a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law.

Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 2000.

- Manages the Moderate Risk Track for the Douglas County Misdemeanor DUI and Drug Accountability Court.
- Received a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law.
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 2000.

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As of April 23, 2024, Brian Keith Fortner did not have a website or any information online.

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Was previously involved with Fit For the Future, Beyond the Front Porch, Youth Against Violence, Youth Emporium, and the Boy Scouts.

Sits on the Legislative Committee of the Counsel of Accountability Court Judges.

- Was previously involved with Fit For the Future, Beyond the Front Porch, Youth Against Violence, Youth Emporium, and the Boy Scouts.
- Sits on the Legislative Committee of the Counsel of Accountability Court Judges.

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Brian Keith Fortner

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
