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Ethics for Judges
Las Vegas, NVJudicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
Reno, NVThe NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary. Intended Outcomes The […]
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Reno, NVWhy should I take this course? “Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as traffic court, misdemeanor courts, domestic violence court, or small claims court, to name a few. Special courts are also courts serving a particular population, such as tribal courts. During this course, judges will receive a solid foundation […]
General Jurisdiction (JS 610) – Fall
Reno, NVWhy should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid, basic understanding of various topics, from ruling on evidence to handling […]
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – October ONLINE
OnlineFor questions and additional information, please contact Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230.
Justice Robert H. Jackson Lecture with Hon. Diane Humetewa
OnlineHon. Diane J. Humetewa United States District Judge, District of Arizona Diane J. Humetewa is the first Native American woman and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a U.S. federal judge. She has served as a United States District Court judge for the District of Arizona since 2014.Prior to her confirmation, she served […]
Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel
Las Vegas, NVWho should attend? Judges and Court Administrators or Court Clerks who are responsible for court operations and management may attend. Who are the members of the faculty? Members of the faculty include Judges and Court Administrators from around Indian Country. Additional Faculty includes instructors who are fluent in technology, case management, action planning and writing. […]
The Antiracist Courtroom & Reducing Disparity Through Nontraditional Diversion
Montgomery, ALFaculty (in progress): -Hon. Phyllis Kotey (Lead Faculty)Prof. Dawn Bennett-AlexanderHon. Julie J. BernardProf. Gloria Browne-MarshallProf. Robert S. ChangHon. Marcine AndersonMore to be Added
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges – Fall
OnlineWho should attend? Judges who have been recently elected or appointed. Who are the members of the faculty? Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.), Professor Benjamin Holden, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.), and Judge Thomas Zonay. […]
Screening & Assessment, and Motivational Interviewing: Applying Treatment Court Principles in Your Non-Treatment-Court Docket
OnlineFACULTY: Chief Judge Kerry MeyerFourth Judicial District, MinnesotaMinnesota Judicial Outreach Liaison Judge Kate HuffmanSecond District Court of Appeals, OhioAmerican Bar AssociationNational Judicial Fellow
The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
Reno, NVWhy should I take this course? Judges are facing more and more complex traffic issues as the law and technology progress. This course is designed to provide an overview of current traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the judiciary. Who should attend? This course has been specifically designed for traffic court judges, […]