Deborah Williamson, executive officer for the AOC Department of Court Services, retired Feb. 28, 2011. Deb served the Administrative Office of the Courts for two decades in a variety of capacities and most recently oversaw the Divisions of Court Interpreting…
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Join the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for two core programs scheduled in 2011 in Reno
1 – EVIDENCE IN JUVENILE & FAMILY COURTS — September 19-23, 2011 in Reno, NV How do the rules of evidence apply in dispositional hearings? Which rules apply to expert witness testimony that may not be scientific? How can the…
SJI News
The March 2011 edition of the E-SJI News is now available on the SJI website. Key highlights: New SJI Board Members are Sworn In King County, WA Completes Review of Caseflow Management System New Mexico Finalizes Family Law Manual Securing…
Open to all regions: Western Region Webinar
Evidence-Based Sentencing Webinar, May 23, 2011, 11:00 PST. The National Center for State Courts has developed a new evidence‐based sentencing curriculum. The model curriculum is designed to help judges use evidence‐based sentencing strategies to decrease the number of repeat offenders and increase safety in their communities.
Transitions – Winter 2011
Please join us in welcoming the following new NASJE members: Ms. Pam Jordan Anderson, Senior Attorney, Florida Supreme Court, Office of the State Court Administrator, Tallahassee, FL Ms. Julie Binter, Training Specialist, Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court,…
From the President – Winter 2011
Since the last NASJE News a few exciting things have happened. Thanks to the work of the Newsletter and Technology Committees, our newsletter website has a new look and feel. The site is easier to maintain and update, along with…
NASJE Southeast Regional Newsletter
Director’s Message from Susan Morley Dear Southeast Region Members, As promised, this Fall newsletter is designed to update you and continue the tradition established last year by Marty Sullivan. Here in Florida, we are welcoming the end of hurricane season…
NASJE Western Region CONFERENCE
MARCH 2-3, 2011 in SAN FRANCISCO Eight Informative Education Sessions Judicial Branch Leadership Education Roundtable Innovative Products Poster Session Tips to Engage Learners Incorporating Fairness Topics into Your Courses Lights, Camera, Action! (Studio Tour) Evidence Based Sentencing Curriculum PowerPoint: Beyond…
Program gives participants a glimpse into domestic-violence victims’ lives
by Jessie Halladay, The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) — originally published October 29, 2010 Ashley Rigsby, an intern at Family Scholar House, knows domestic-violence victims face difficult choices, but during a training session on Thursday, she got a first-hand taste as…
Kentucky sees 35,000 cases a year that require interpreters
by Justin Story, The Daily News, Bowling Green (KY) — originally published December 2, 2010 Only one county has seen more of its court cases require the assistance of a court interpreter than Warren County, according to the person who…
Highway Safety Funds Help Educate Judges
by Hon Karl B. Grube, Senior Judge, St. Petersburg, Florida September and October were bountiful months for traffic law-related judicial education in Arkansas. The first brought over 100 Arkansas District Court Judges to Hot Springs for a 2 ½ day…
NCJFCJ Makes Training Available for the States
Let NCJFCJ fund a comprehensive training for your state on the topic of How to Handle the Intricacies of Juvenile & Family Law Cases. Funding can cover the costs of faculty, staff, and program materials. NCJFCJ will work with your…
SJI News
The January 2011 edition of the E-SJI News is now available on the SJI website. Key highlights: Board Approves Grants for 1st Quarter Senate Confirms Three New Board Members New Mexico Interpreter and Language Access Partnership
From The Editor
This issue is really special. Not only will it give you some great articles to read, but we are testing a new format.
From the President – Fall 2010
NASJE is alive and well and membership is increasing!
SJI News
News from the State Justice Institute.
2011 Western Region Conference
Mark your calendar for March 2-3, 2011, and join us in San Francisco.