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Judicial Division Council

The JD is governed by a Council consisting of the JD officers and the Chairs from each of its six Conferences. The Council sets policy and oversees the projects and initiatives of the for the Division, as well as coordinates the activities of the Conferences, fills unexpired terms and annually reviews its Bylaws.

Judicial Division Bylaws

The JD Council has general supervision and control of Division affairs subject to the provisions of the ABA Constitution and Bylaws of the Judicial Division.

Judicial Division Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan is designed to be used as a “living document” which charts the way to accomplish the individual goals which are established to further the mission statement. JD Chair, Judge Toni Clarke will focus this year on her theme, "Securing our Future: Diversity and Inclusion, access to justice, judicial independence, and the rule of law. "

New Member Orientation

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Our Mission

The Judicial Division (JD) is dedicated to improving the American judicial system and to encourage all members of the judiciary, lawyers and others who share a strong interest in this goal to work toward this common objective.

Judicial Division Council

Judicial Division Bylaws

Judicial Division Strategic Plan

New Member Orientation

Judicial Division Council 2018-2019

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Judicial Division Council

Judicial Division Bylaws

Judicial Division Strategic Plan

New Member Orientation

Judicial Division Council 2018-2019