Brian K. Fortner at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Douglas County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Brian K. Fortner
Judge · Douglas County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- The incumbent Douglas County State Court Judge (Seat 2) in Georgia, appointed in 2018 and serving until May 21, 2028
Education
Additional information
- Appointed: March 2018 by Governor Nathan Deal, replacing Judge Neal Dettmering
- Joanne Woods — 770‐489‐7327, jwoods@ (Criminal Calendar Clerk).
- Anice Johnson — 770‐489‐5231, ajohnson@ (Civil Calendar Clerk).
- He oversees the Moderate Risk Track of the Douglas County Misdemeanor DUI and Drug Accountability Court, a program that has graduated 151 participants and saved the county over $850,000 in jail costs.
- Judge Fortner presides over criminal and civil cases in the Douglas County State Court, with priority given to incarcerated defendants without bond.
- He also serves on the Legislative Committee of the Counsel of Accountability Court Judges
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗