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    NCSTJ's many committees provide members with a lively and open forum for analysis, debate and education.

    Committees focus on improving the judicial process and the quality of justice. Our committees have produced numerous publications, including books on juvenile violence, judicial performance evaluation, court delay reduction and judicial fringe benefits, as well as a reference book for the orientation of new judges. Committees address such issues as judicial immunity, compensation, retirement and benefits, performance evaluation, jury standards, literacy, victim's rights and funding for the court system.

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    Bylaws

    Chair

    Hon. David Connors

    Description

    The committee is charged with monitoring the suitability of National Conference of State Trial Judges (NCSTJ) Bylaws for the optimum procedural governance of the Conference. The committee shall initiate proposed changes when needed, and shall review amendments when proposed, making recommendations as necessary to NCSTJ leadership.

    Communications

    Chair

    Hon. Christina Klineman

    Description

    This committee leads the NCSTJ efforts in internal and external communications, and coordinates with the Judicial Division Communications Committee to promote judicial publications. This committee is responsible for article recruitment, editing, and publishing of the NCSTJ segment of the quarterly newsletter, the Judicial Division Record. Moreover, this committee encourages professional publication by its members and acts as a sounding board and conduit for manuscripts for possible publication in the ABA magazine, The Judges’ Journal, as well as other appropriate national publication sources. 

    Diversity

    Co-Chairs

    Hon. Marian Perkins
    Hon. Nicole Colbert-Botchway

    Description

    This committee coordinates efforts within the Conference to promote diversity in leadership and enhance understanding of the importance of diverse representation in Conference activities and mission. Further, this committee shall collaborate with the Judicial Division regarding inclusion and diversity issues and training.

    Judicial Outreach

    Chair

    Hon. Paul Wilson

    Vice-Chair

    Hon. Nicole Colbert- Botchway

    Membership

    Chair

    Hon. Marguerite Downing

    Description

    This committee focuses on membership and outreach efforts, partnering with the Judicial Division’s Membership Committee. The committee strives to identify value in NCSTJ membership, communicates that benefit to current and prospective members, and ultimately seeks to win retention of members and growth in membership. 

    Nominating

    Chair

    Hon. Marcella Holland

    Program

    Co-Chairs

    Hon. Stephanie Domitrovich
    Hon. Jennifer Mabey

    Description

    This committee develops professional education to benefit state trial judges, and cooperates with the Judicial Division Program Committee and other judicial-education providers, to present CLE programs at the ABA Annual and Midyear Meetings, as well as through venues such as webinar, special ABA events like the Judicial Institute and Conclave, etc.

    Strategic Planning

    Chair

    Hon. Denise Langford Morris

    Vice-Chair

    Marguerite Downing

    Description

    This committee shoulders responsibility to envision the future of the NCSTJ. The committee projects a course for the NCSTJ to interact with other entities for collaborations and to chart strategies and identify resources that will position the NCSTJ to accomplish meaningful future work.