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Has over a decade of experience working at a District Attorney's office, which is responsible for prosecuting those accused of crimes on behalf of the state.

Served as Assistant Attorney General at the Georgia Department of Law for three years.

Earned a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the Emory University School of Law.

- Has served as a judge since 2019.
- Has over a decade of experience working at a District Attorney's office, which is responsible for prosecuting those accused of crimes on behalf of the state.
- Served as Assistant Attorney General at the Georgia Department of Law for three years.
- Earned a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the Emory University School of Law.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Rachelle Carnesale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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The candidate's website says, "Encourage utilization of the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health or developmental challenges."

Supports using the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health, or developmental challenges.

The candidate's website says, "Ensure criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court."

Wants to make sure that criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court.

The candidate's website says, "Ensure victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."

Wants to "ensure that victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."

According to the candidate's website, hopes to "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure cases of all types are brought into court as expeditiously as possible."

Prioritizes cases being brought into court speedily.

- Supports using the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health, or developmental challenges.
- Wants to make sure that criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court.
- Wants to "ensure that victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."
- According to the candidate's website, hopes to "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."
- Prioritizes cases being brought into court speedily.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Took over the My Journey Matters Program, which serves as an alternative to incarceration for young offenders facing significant mandatory sentences.

Said, "...I took over the My Journey Matters Program in 2021... This program was developed as an alternative to long term incarceration for young offenders... we have developed a new parenting program... We also created a supply room comprised of donations of diapers, formula, books, clothes and toys for the children of our participants... Our student interns enjoy organizing and tracking these donations, and student groups, such as Student Leadership Johns Creek, are largely to be credited with the donations!"

Developed a new parenting program that collects donations such as diapers, formula, books, clothes, and toys for the children of young offenders.

Said, "In collaboration with the Fulton County School system ... we love to host student interns and visitors in my courtroom throughout the year."

Host student interns and visitors from Fulton County Schools in the courtroom throughout the year.

- Took over the My Journey Matters Program, which serves as an alternative to incarceration for young offenders facing significant mandatory sentences.
- Developed a new parenting program that collects donations such as diapers, formula, books, clothes, and toys for the children of young offenders.
- Host student interns and visitors from Fulton County Schools in the courtroom throughout the year.

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- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 