Free NJC Webinars in June
The National Judicial College is sharing sessions of in-person courses taking place in Reno, Nevada by streaming them live over the internet. The sessions are chosen because the subject matter “stands alone” and has wide jurist appeal. There is no cost to view, but you do need to register.
Instructions to Register: For the session you wish to attend, copy or type the web link into your web browser. You will receive a confirmation e-mail once you are registered with directions to follow. On the day of the webcast, you will be able to sign on 30 minutes early to check your connection. An internet connection and a phone line will enable you to see video of the presenter, view a copy of any documents the presenter uses (such as PowerPoint slides), and hear the audio. If you have any trouble, call NJC at 1-800-25-JUDGE.
NON-CITIZEN ISSUES IN TRAFFIC COURT (Fifty Minutes)
Monday, June 13, 2011, 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Pacific (6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Eastern)
Faculty: Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, Topeka, KS, and Judge William Kelly, Kentwood, MI
Description: Judge Arnold-Burger and Judge Kelly will outline an overview of the immigration system in the United States and discuss the collateral consequences of criminal convictions for persons lawfully residing in the United States who are not citizens.
FREE Registration: http://tinyurl.com/3z36t5e
This session is a live excerpt from the two-week courses, Special Court Jurisdiction and Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced. These foundation courses will enable participants to handle small claims, traffic court and misdemeanor cases more proficiently. It will also provide them with the skills to conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards; make appropriate evidentiary rulings; communicate effectively in court and with the media; recognize the psychological profiles of offenders in court; manage self-represented litigants in criminal and civil cases; appropriately sanction direct and indirect contempt; control potential courtroom disruptions; make appropriate decisions in small claims cases; analyze the principles of damages and restitution in civil cases; and apply legal reasoning to analyze the facts of a case.
HEARSAY EXCEPTIONS: DECLARATIONS AGAINST INTEREST, CATCH-ALLS, AND FORFEITURE (Fifty Minutes)
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Pacific (11:00 p.m. to 11:50 a.m. Eastern)
Faculty: Professor Myrna Raeder, Los Angeles, California
Description: In this session, Professor Raeder explores declarations against interest, the residual exception, and forfeiture under the Federal Rules of Evidence. The session is designed to help judges better identify declarations against interest and assess when such statements can be admitted against a criminal defendant under FRE 804(b)(3), as well as to increase understanding of the residual exception (FRE 807) and forfeiture by wrongdoing (FRE 804(b)(6)).
FREE Registration: http://tinyurl.com/3clp2no
This session is a live excerpt from the four-day course, Criminal Evidence. The course provides judges with the tools to rule on evidentiary issues quickly and confidently in criminal cases. Topics addressed include the rules of relevancy (rules of inclusion and exclusion); foundations for the admissibility of criminal evidence; rules for impeachment and cross examination; rules regarding confessions and admissions; hearsay exclusions and hearsay exceptions, and Crawford and its progeny.
STRESS MANAGEMENT (Fifty Minutes)
Thursday, June 16, 2011, 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Pacific Time (6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Eastern Time)
Faculty: Judge Adam Fisher (retired), Greenville, SC
Description: Judge Fisher will talk about stress and how to manage it. He will share tips on recognizing what stress really is and help you identify the four major ways of dealing with stress. You will also learn 100 practical stress reduction techniques.
FREE Registration: http://tinyurl.com/429has8
This session is a live excerpt from the two-week courses, Special Court Jurisdiction and Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced. These foundation courses will enable participants to handle small claims, traffic court and misdemeanor cases more proficiently. It will also provide them with the skills to conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards; make appropriate evidentiary rulings; communicate effectively in court and with the media; recognize the psychological profiles of offenders in court; manage self-represented litigants in criminal and civil cases; appropriately sanction direct and indirect contempt; control potential courtroom disruptions; make appropriate decisions in small claims cases; analyze the principles of damages and restitution in civil cases; and apply legal reasoning to analyze the facts of a case.
TRIBAL-STATE DRUG COURTS (Fifty Minutes)
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Pacific (4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Eastern)
Faculty: Judge John Smith, Walker, MN
Description: Judge Smith will talk about Tribal-State Drug Courts. After this session you will better understand the dynamics of multiple court relationships; identify areas where cooperative efforts will maximize results; and have a greater understanding of why tribal/state cooperative arrangements are beneficial.
FREE Registration: http://tinyurl.com/3kh95ae
This session is a live excerpt from the four-day course, Tribal Court Management of Alcohol and Drug Cases. Effective management of drug and alcohol cases in tribal court can have a profound impact on the treated individuals and ultimately their communities. This course assists teams from tribal judicial systems assess the extent of the alcohol and substance abuse problem in their tribal community; outline the physiological and pharmacological aspects of alcohol and drugs; interpret alcohol and drug test results; and select appropriate judicial strategies and tools for the treatment process.
NJC’s Online Library of Previously Recorded Webcasts
If the dates and times listed above don’t fit your schedule, you can view the recorded version of the webcast on NJC's website. They are usually available within 48 hours of the live broadcast. Go to www.judges.org and click on “Courses” and then on “Webcasts.” Alternately, you can go directly to: http://www.judges.org/webcasts/recorded/index.html
Here are just a few examples of free recorded webcasts available right now on NJC's website:
Writing Clear and Effective Sentences, Professor Ron Hofer, 50 minutes
Role of the Judge, Judge Richard Jones, 100 minutes
Managing the Mediation Process Using Psychogeography, Nancy Yeend, 50 minutes
What Research Tells us About Sex Offenders, Dr. Melissa Piasecki, 75 minutes