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27
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TIPS/JD Virtual Section Conference 2021 [CC]
ETHICS 90 min
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The 2021 National Traffic Academy
May 19 - 20 | Virtual CLE Meeting
With the increase in use of both illicit and prescription drugs in our communities, we face new types of impaired drivers - the drug impaired and poly-drug impaired driver - and new challenges for our criminal justice system. Judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, court administrators all play a role in how courts respond. Join us this May to learn about the latest developments in traffic court law surrounding these issues.
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May
05
Events | Webinar
Creating & Maintaining Successful Healing to Wellness Courts [CC]
CLE 168 min
This program will delve into creating, maintaining, and providing for successful Healing to Wellness Courts in Native communities. After an informational session on these courts, the presenters will…
May
20
Events | Webinar
Judging During the Pandemic
Courts have had to change processes to accommodate “remote” proceedings, ranging from grand jury proceedings through nonjury and jury trials in civil and criminal proceedings and appeals.
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Enhance your career, expand your network, stay current on latest news and trends, shape the future of the judiciary.
Secondary Traumatization in the Judiciary and How to Deal with It
May 12 - This Wellness Wednesday presentation will describe the primary symptoms and behaviors associated with secondary traumatization. It will also provide specific tools to help judges engage in self-care so that they can successfully continue to engage in the important work they do rather than burn out.
Wellness Wednesday
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The Judges' Journal: The Impact of Emerging Cannabis Laws on Courts
Legalization of marijuana and hemp at the state/territory level throughout the United States has resulted in a highly complex legal and regulatory landscape of which judges must be aware. Authors in this issue of "The Judges’ Journal" examine these issues and shed light on this rapidly changing area of law.
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Appointing Qualified Screened Special Masters to Aid in the Pandemic
Creative use of special masters can help deal with the unprecedented demands on courts. The Committee created this document to identify issues a judge may wish to consider in choosing a special master for a particular case, followed by possible system-level options for implementation of mechanisms to recognize a diverse group of qualified, screened prospective special masters.
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Gavel Talks Podcast: Latest Episode
The Intersection of Faith and Justice
Judge Mathews joins host Judge Richard Ginkowski to discuss how his faith makes him a better judge and the importance of community involvement and mentoring.
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Judicial Division COVID-19 Resources
In response to the unprecedented demands on the legal system in general and the judiciary in specific, the Judicial Division has gathered resources from its members and outside entities to provide assistance to judges who are operating in uncertain conditions.
$500 Judicial Scholarships
Judge members in the Judicial Division are eligible for a $500 judicial scholarship to any in-person course at the National Judicial College.
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Virtual Courts: Ensuring Full Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities[CC]
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