NJC 2016 Course Catalog by The National Judicial College

2016 Courses

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E L AW A P P E L L AT E GENERAL JURISDICTION M I L I TA RY S P E C I A L CO U R T TRIBAL

The NJC

Experience.

A Welcome from the President

xciting initiatives are happening at The National Judicial College, all with the goal of providing you with an NJC Experience that will enhance your judicial career.

As the nation’s leading judicial education institution, we have an extensive offering of courses and programs. For more than 50 years, we have been offering The NJC Experience, creating a lasting positive impact on the personal and professional lives of judges all over the country and the world. In 2016, we are offering more courses around the United States. Classroom courses that have not been offered in the recent past and have been updated significantly to address emerging issues, including: Civil Mediation Advanced, Judicial Writing Advanced, and Logic & Opinion Writing for Administrative Law Judges. All these courses appear in our 2016 catalog because of feedback from you, our participants, who felt the courses were essential to improving their judicial skills. We are also offering more opportunities for you to have The NJC Experience without leaving your office. We’ve created a series of 75-minute webcasts, featuring cutting-edge topics designed to improve your judicial skills and abilities. Taught by national experts, every webcast is designed for judges with interactive opportunities created to engage you. Topics include Staying Fit on the Bench, Self-Represented Litigants, Therapeutic Courts and more. We’ve also developed a new self-study online course on High Media Interest Cases. Notorious cases can be assigned to judges in any court. These are cases that could result in reporters showing up at your door, heightened security issues in your courtroom, or your opinion being published on an online news site and social media. We want you to be prepared. This course provides a resource at your fingertips, offering immediate assistance with these situations. The courses described in this catalog go beyond just addressing knowledge, skills and abilities. The entire NJC Experience is geared toward motivating you to examine your role in the judiciary, and includes a collaborative place where you can discuss issues you are faced with and find other judges and jurisdictions with similar experiences, problems and solutions. Our expert faculty, the core of the unifying NJC Experience, are judges and court professionals who share their passion and ideas with participants and are also experts in building a community of lasting friendships and camaraderie. As we shape the College’s future, the NJC staff, faculty, partners, Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors continue to work wholeheartedly to serve our mission of education | innovation | advancing justice.

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2016 Courses Contents

About The NJC

Tear-out Course Schedule

7 2016 Course Listings 7 In-Person 18 Tribal 19 Web 21 Webcast Series

Financial Assistance

General Information

Professional Certificate of Judicial Developmement

Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies

Which Courses are Right for Me?

“The NJC provides opportunities to enhance skills, broaden horizons and think more creatively, and also to find encouragement and support from others similarly situated.” — Hon. Bruce E. Moore KS Department of Labor

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About the NJC The National Judicial College began back in 1961, when the American Bar Association joined with the American Judicature Society and the Institute of Judicial Administration to organize the Joint Committee for the Effective Administration of Justice. Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark served as chair, and among the committee’s recommendations was a provision urging the creation of continuing judicial education. In 1963, with operating dollars provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The National Judicial College provided its first class with The NJC Experience at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 1964, with additional funding from the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation and with help from Judge Thomas Craven, The NJC Experience was brought to its permanent home on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The NJC became a 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization in 1977 and remains an affiliate of the American Bar Association. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees. Today, the NJC continues to work with the judiciary to improve productivity, challenge current perceptions of justice, and inspire judges to achieve judicial excellence. By offering an average of 90 programs annually with more than 4,000 judges attending from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and more than 150 countries, the NJC furthers its mission of education – innovation – advancing justice. Additionally, the NJC continues to expand its offerings allowing judges to experience the NJC from their chambers through the various online educational opportunities the College has to offer.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark

“The speakers were all highly informed on the subjects each presented. The ability to hear different ways of handling issues from judges in other areas of the country exposed me to new ideas I may not have considered. Overall an excellent experience!” — Hon. Philip T. Raymond GA Superior Courts

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2016 Courses Unless noted, courses are held at the College, located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

TUITION / CONF. FEE

Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633) Honolulu, HI

Jan 25–28

$1,295 / $415

Advanced Bench Skills: Procedural Fairness San Diego, CA

Feb 2–4

$625 / $195

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants San Diego, CA Advanced Evidence (JS 617) Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges

Mar 7–10 Mar 14–17 Mar 14–17

$1,295 / $415 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255

Decision Making (JS 618) Nashville, TN Designing & Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop General Jurisdiction (JS 610) Judicial Writing (JS 615) Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690) San Diego, CA Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges Napa, CA

Apr 4–7 Apr 4–7 Apr 4–14 Apr 11–14 April 18-21 Apr 25–28

$1,295 / $415 $1,025 / $255 $1,645 / $515 $1,025 / $255 $1,295 / $415 $1,295 / $415

Complex Commercial Litigation San Antonio, TX Traffic Issues in the 21st Century Civil Mediation Management Skills for Presiding Judges Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624) Bar Harbor, ME Logic and Opinion Writing (JS 621) The Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search & Seizure (JS 645) Fundamentals of Evidence

May 9–11 May 16–19 May 16–20 May 16–20 May 23–26 May 23–26 May 23–26 May 23–26

$985 / $305 $1,025 / $255 $1,235 / $295 $1,235 / $295 $1,295 / $415 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255

Dispute Resolution Skills (JS 625) Savannah, GA Domestic Violence (JS 636) Savannah, GA Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) Wilmington, DE Writing for Tribal Judges

Jun 6–9 Jun 6–9 Jun 13–16 Jun 27–29

$1,295 / $415 $1,295 / $415 $1,295 / $415 $765 / $205

Logic and Opinion Writing for ALJs (JS 621) Special Court Jurisdiction Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611) Appellate Skills for Tribal Judges

Jul 11–14 Jul 11–21 Jul 11–21 Jul 18–21

$1,025 / $255 $1,645 / $515 $1,645 / $515 $1,025 / $255

Advanced Civil Mediation Advanced Tribal Court Management Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) Advanced Issues in Cases Involving Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders Leadership for Judges

Aug 15–16 Aug 15–18 Aug 15–25 Aug 22–25 Aug 22–25

$615 / $110 $1,025 / $255 $1,645 / $515 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255

Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach Ashland, OR Today's Justice: The Historical Bases (JS 642) Philadelphia, PA Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony (JS 622) Clearwater, FL Conducting the Trial (JS 632) Civil Mediation Drugged Driving Essentials

Sep 11–15 Sep 19–22 Sep 26–29 Sep 26–29 Sep 26–30 Sep 27–29

$1,295 / $415 $1,295 / $415 $1,295 / $415 $1,025 / $255 $1,235 / $295 $765 / $205

Learn more at www.judges.org or call 800-255-8343

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SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit www.judges.org for the latest information.

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Judicial College Building/MS 358 · Reno, NV 89557 · 800-25-JUDGE (800-255-8343) · www.judges.org

Your tear-out guide to our

2016 Courses Unless noted, courses are held at the College, located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

TUITION / CONF. FEE

Child Custody Challenges: Evidence & Orders General Jurisdiction (JS 610) Ethics, Fairness and Security in Your Courtroom and Community Current Issues in the Law Washington, DC Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control Advanced Judicial Writing (JS 626)

Oct 17–20 Oct 17–27 Oct 24–27 Oct 31–Nov 3 Oct 31–Nov 3 Oct 31–Nov 3 Oct 31–Nov 3

$1,025 / $255 $1,645 / $515 $1,025 / $255 $1,295 / $415 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255 $1,025 / $255

Advanced Evidence (JS 617) Scottsdale, AZ

Nov 14–17

$1,295 / $415

Feb 22–Apr 8 Mar 7–Apr 22 Apr 11–May 27 May 16–Jul 1 Sep 12–Oct 28 Sep 26–Nov 11 Oct 3–Nov 18

$615 $615 $615 $615 $615 $615 $615

Web Courses Selected Criminal Evidence Issues Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

New! Webcast Series You can have The NJC Experience without leaving your office with regular 75-minute webcasts featuring cutting-edge topics designed to improve your judicial skills and abilities. Taught by national experts, every webcast is designed for judges with interactive opportunities built in to engage you and increase retention and practical application of the content. All webcasts take place 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT) Children in Court – Competence, Confrontation, and Special Accommodations Expert Witnesses – The Intersection of Truth and Advocacy Poetry as Judicial Medicine The World of Forensic DNA Analysis Staying Fit on the Bench Self-Represented Litigants – Is it My Turn Yet? The Work Product Doctrine Therapeutic Courts: A Systemic Approach to Social Justice Lost Profits – What is Hidden Behind the Numbers Judicial Disqualification Third-Party Litigation Funding: Investing in U.S. Litigation Understanding Structured Settlements and Structured Settlement Protection Act Proceedings – A Briefing for Judges

Nov 10, 2015 Nov 19 Dec 8 Dec 15 Jan 12, 2016 Jan 19 Feb 16 Mar 8 Apr 19 May 10 Jun 14 Jul 12

Individual webcasts cost $59, or buy 10 for $49 each. Visit www.judges.org/webcasts for more dates and topics. Learn more at www.judges.org or call 800-255-8343

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Judicial College Building/MS 358 · Reno, NV 89557 · 800-25-JUDGE (800-255-8343) · www.judges.org

2016 Courses “The instruction was, as would be expected, top-notch.” — Hon. Michael N. ‘Nick’ Deegan Campbell County, WY

Each course is color-coded by judge type to help you

find the perfect fit for your educational needs. Courses

that qualify for our Professional Certificate of Judicial Development Program (see page 25) contain italicized

text with more information at the end of each course

description. Courses that qualify for our Master and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies Program (see page 26) contain “JS” and a course number after the course title.

Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612) August 15–25 Reno, Nevada | Admin Law |

This intensive two-week course provides newer state and federal administrative law adjudicators with a solid foundation in the tools and techniques to create and maintain a “fair hearing,” complete the record, and provide a clear order. Separate tracks are offered which recognize the differences between the conduct of low volume and high volume proceedings. After attending this course, you will be able to identify barriers to effective courtroom communication and develop strategies for improving listening efficiency and personal communication; identify the attributes of an effective administrative hearing official in order to promote increased confidence in managing an administrative hearing and render accurate decisions based on the evidence presented and applicable law; utilize sound pre-hearing practice and case and stress

In-Person

management techniques; summarize the standards for admissibility of evidence in an administrative proceeding; effectively manage documentary evidence, admitting and managing exhibits; incorporate alternative dispute

Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)

resolution techniques where appropriate; evaluate

June 13–16

in administrative proceedings correctly and confidently;

Wilmington, Delaware

witness and expert credibility; rule on objections raised write decisions that will withstand judicial review; and recognize the areas of ethical concern which apply to

| Admin Law |

This advanced-level, four-day course for experienced administrative law judges, adjudicators and hearing officers gives an in-depth look at federal and state administrative law including evidentiary trends in administrative proceedings, due process, ethics, and court procedures unique to administrative law including the implications

administrative law adjudicators. This course also offers an optional pre-course webcast for those new to administrative law adjudication. At the end of the pre-course webcast, you will be able to explain the general nature and sources of administrative law and its proceedings, and recite legal definitions and

inherent in conducting telephone hearings. Special

concepts.

emphasis is placed on the impact of recent decisions.

Tuition $1,645 | Conference Fee $515 | QCode S-AFH16

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-ALA

This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University

the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the

of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing

course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in

for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development

Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, and Dispute

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, and

Resolution Skills disciplines.

Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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Each course in this catalog lists a unique code you can use for direct access at register.judges.org

2016 Courses Advanced Civil Mediation

Advanced Evidence (JS 617)

August 15–16

March 14–17

Reno, Nevada

November 14–17

Designed for individuals who have successfully completed a 40-hour mediation training course, this highly interactive, fast-paced, skills-oriented course will provide experienced professionals with new tools to further enhance their mediator skills. Using practical exercises, demonstrations, simulations and lecture, faculty will share strategies to overcome resistance to the mediation process, deal with difficult personalities, utilize advanced negotiation tactics and communication techniques, prevent and break impasse, and recognize ethical challenges regarding the unauthorized practice of law and dual representation issues.

This course is a must for judges who want to improve their evidentiary rulings. The expert faculty will review recent cases that impact evidentiary rulings, address problematic areas under the Federal Rules of Evidence, and explore the impact of these on evidentiary issues in state courts. After attending this course, you will be able to rule on evidentiary issues with greater accuracy and confidence. Tuition $1,025 Reno, $1,295 Scottsdale | Conference Fee $255 Reno, $415 Scottsdale | QCode E-EVA

Tuition $615 | Conference Fee $110 | QCode S-CMDA

PREREQUISITE: A law degree or completion of one of the following

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Civil Mediation or a state-certified 40-hour

Special Court Jurisdiction, or Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced.

mediation course.

courses is required to attend: Fundamentals of Evidence (or its equivalent),

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University

program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills,

of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing

Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate

Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Advanced Issues in Cases Involving Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders August 22–25

Designed for the judge already familiar with the basic

Reno, Nevada

concepts of procedural fairness, this advanced two-day

course takes you beyond the basics into the world of concepts and practices. After this course, you will be able to address the myriad instances where your justice and procedural fairness changes the participant’s response

After attending this course, you will be able to describe the fundamentals of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders; perform or improve motivational

ensuring greater compliance and respect for the court.

interviewing techniques; employ incentives and sanctions

Tuition $625 | Conference Fee $195 | QCode S-BSA

legal issues and efficacy of 12-step programs; and

This NJC course has been scheduled immediately prior to the ABA Judicial Division events at the 2016 Midyear Meeting in San Diego. Come for the NJC course and stay for the ABA Judicial Division events! The ABA

to a mental health, drug, or co-occurring court; explain implement systems or ideas to improve mental health, drug, or co-occurring disorders courts.

requires separate registration at www.americanbar.org.

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-CODA

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Enrollment is limited and has prerequisites. Selected participants

program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial

need a working knowledge of mental health disorders and substance abuse issues as commonly seen in court. The course is suitable for judges

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2016 Courses who have previously attended Fundamentals of Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Managing Cases Involving Persons with Mental Disorders, or Practical Approaches to Substance Abuse Issues; currently sit on a mental health court; or obtain specific faculty approval. For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 2558343 or registrar@judges.org. This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

“These topics would not be offered at home so I am so pleased the NJC was able to offer them. (These are) very helpful topics to any judge that writes opinions.” — Hon. Cindy Emkes

Johnson County, IN

Advanced Judicial Writing (JS 626)

management, how to get the most during oral argument,

October 31–November 3

ethics as they pertain to appellate judges, and other topics

Reno, Nevada

of interest to the experienced appellate judge. In addition

This course assists the writer of judicial documents to

to structured, interactive presentations from faculty, you will have several opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

achieve a clear, precise, and unambiguous writing style.

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-ESAA

After this course, you will be able to analyze a wide range

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

of argument patterns that address legal, social, and public

program Appellate Judicial Skills discipline.

policy issues; identify multiple aims and audiences of judicial writing; deconstruct complex legal sentences; recognize and improve sentence patterns associated with issues, statements, findings of fact and legal conclusions; and apply principles of style. Any judge or court-connected personnel such as staff attorneys with extensive writing duties, who have previously attended

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants March 7–10 San Diego, California

the NJC’s Judicial Writing class or another NJC-approved

October 31–November 3

judicial writing program, are encouraged to attend.

Reno, Nevada

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-JWA

PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of a one-week writing course.

The myriad case types involving self-represented litigants

(SRLs) can be challenging. After attending this course, you will be able to move a self-represented party civil docket expeditiously, use settlement techniques in

the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate

cases involving SRLs, summarize the limits on assisting

in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills,

self-represented parties, apply innovative methods and

Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

strategies to ensure that SRLs have proper access to the justice system, identify when an indigent SRL may be entitled to court-appointed counsel, and describe

Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges April 25–28

best practices for managing these sometimes difficult cases, including cases requiring an interpreter.

Napa, California

Tuition $1,025 Reno, $1,295 San Diego | Conference Fee $255 Reno, $415 San Diego | QCode E-HPSL

| Appellate |

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

The NJC designed this course to provide appellate judges with advanced topics in opinion writing, small group dynamics and collaborative decision-making, law clerk/staff

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program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

2016 Courses Child Custody Challenges: Evidence & Orders October 17–20 Reno, Nevada | General | Special | Tribal |

effective case management techniques, describe the use of electronic proceedings, manage electronic discovery, explain the role of a discovery master, define receiverships and dissolutions of businesses, discuss the award of business damages and the role of expert witnesses, and recognize different business valuation methods in order to

Child custody determinations are among the most difficult

award damages.

decisions that judges make. Competing allegations by

Tuition $985 | Conference Fee $305 | QCode S-CBCL

parents, child development social science research, credibility determinations, mandatory mediation, and the use of custody evaluators or other professionals add to their complexity. This course provides practice-focused

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

tools to make and enforce age-appropriate, safe parenting plans tailored to the specific interests of the child and the needs of the family. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-CCCEO This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Recharge your judicial batteries with a one-week refresher on taking a proactive role in handling both civil and criminal trials and settlement conferences. You will receive useful

Judges with mediation skills can have greater opportunities both on and off the bench. This five day, 40-hour course is hands-on, interactive, fast-paced and practical. When

tools in appropriate and effective courtroom techniques, managing pretrial discovery and motions, and more. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-CT16 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

completed, you will receive a certificate honored by most states with mediator credential requirements. Tuition $1,235 | Conference Fee $295 | QCode E-CMD This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Join us in one of America’s cultural treasures as we dig beneath the headlines to present the latest changes in the

Complex Commercial Litigation May 9–11 San Antonio, Texas | General | Special | Tribal |

Make sure you’re prepared for your business court docket! After attending this course, you will be able to discuss

law and the way that those changes affect judges. A trip to the United States Supreme Court for oral argument complements the Current Issues curriculum. Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-CIL This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines. 2016 Course Catalog · The National Judicial College · 10

2016 Courses “I clearly am of the opinion that the program will enhance my judicial decision making.” — Hon. David B. Lewis OK Court of Criminal Appeals

Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation skills have every-day applications for judges. After attending this course, you will be able to define and use various dispute resolution

Decision Making (JS 618)

methods, evaluate and decide which dispute resolution

April 4–7

case, and identify unique challenges that commonly occur

This course familiarizes you with the factors that affect

device is appropriate at specific junctures of an individual during the dispute resolution process. You will also practice skill-building exercises as well as develop an action plan for incorporating ADR techniques in your court.

the judicial decision making process and assists you in the

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-DRS16

analysis of your own thinking and style. During the course,

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

the faculty addresses the psychology of decision making, explores how personality type may influence decision making, reviews ethical considerations that may impact decision making, discusses how appellate courts review decisions, and provides practical suggestions to aid in making decisions from the bench.

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-DM This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

After this course, you will be able to describe batterer and victim behaviors and how those behaviors might manifest in court; the effectiveness of batterer intervention

Designing & Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop

programs and other treatment modalities; assess the

April 4–7

protection orders and interstate enforcement issues;

information necessary to grant protection orders; articulate the effects of domestic violence on children; discuss full faith and credit issues regarding firearms, effectively manage pretrial issues and trials; and rule on evidentiary issues.

Are your educational programs interesting, thought-

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-DV

provoking, fun, and enriching? The vast majority of people

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

teaching in professional education are never exposed to adult education principles and practices. This workshop will help you to create educational programs that will keep your students’ attention. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-DPW

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Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

2016 Courses Drugged Driving Essentials September 27–29

Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)

Reno, Nevada

September 11–15 Ashland, Oregon

Unlike alcohol-impaired driving, drugged driving has no

bright-line test for impairment. These cases require you

This course engages you in in-depth discussions and

to utilize a variety of tools to effectively adjudicate them.

analyses of ethical behavior and justice at the point

After this course, you will be able to describe the major

which law, literature, and life experience intersect. The

classes of drugs and how they affect driving, discuss the

curriculum involves a three-text approach: the literary

role of a drug recognition expert (DRE) and qualify him or

text, the canons-of-ethics text, and the life text (the lived

her as an expert, identify effective and efficient sentencing

experience of the judge). You will read poetry and works of

options, and prepare legally sufficient orders for continued

fiction and attend plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

court supervision.

in order to discuss ethical dilemmas where the three texts

Tuition $765 | Conference Fee $205 | QCode S-DDE

intersect.

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-GI

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills,

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)

in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Do you need a fresh look at your role on the bench? From civility to contempt, this course will help you develop the skills you need to oversee your courtroom effectively. After taking this course, you will be able to demonstrate effective communication behaviors on the bench, more effectively make and protect the record, deal with difficult people in the courtroom, apply contempt powers from the bench with confidence and restraint, and more. Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-EBS16 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

During this course, you will examine real cases and use hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between proper and improper personal conduct in your courtroom and community activities. After attending, you will be able to reduce bias to maintain the integrity of the court process and apply appropriate personal security measures when engaging with the public. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-EFS16 This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court

“I love the NJC. The people are amazing.”

Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

— Hon. Sheena Mousseau Oglala Sioux Tribal Court, SD

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This is a highly interactive course in which judges from different jurisdictions and backgrounds can openly and vigorously examine the rules of evidence that apply in their jurisdictions. Ethical issues, relevancy, lay and expert witnesses, impeachment, privileges, best evidence and demonstrative evidence, authentication, hearsay and its exceptions, electronic evidence and judicial notice are among the topics presented and discussed. Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-ECS This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

General Jurisdiction (JS 610) April 4–14 October 17–27 Reno, Nevada | General | Military | Tribal |

When is a search or seizure justified? Who has standing to challenge? When is a warrant needed? If the amendment is violated, does the exclusionary rule apply? This course answers these questions and others through the examination of U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Along with computers and digital evidence, the course examines consent searches, warrant execution issues, and searches without warrants including exigent circumstances, community caretaking, inventory searches, automobile searches, frisks, and searches incident to arrest. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-SSCP4 This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Appellate Judicial Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Jumpstart your judicial career! This course supplements state-sponsored judicial education by providing a solid foundation in the substance and theories that all new judges should have by their first year on the bench. You are immersed in the core competencies of your profession. After attending this course, you will be able to manage your courtroom and individual cases, including cases involving selfrepresented litigants; conduct jury and non-jury trials more effectively; summarize and apply developments in criminal law and procedure, family law, judicial discretion, judicial ethics and sentencing; rule on evidence more confidently; make fair and unbiased decisions; and interact effectively with the media. The communication and listening skills learned in this course will enable you to communicate more effectively in your courtroom and with court staff. You’ll also learn about the ways that problem-solving courts can dovetail with courts of general jurisdiction. Tuition $1,645 | Conference Fee $515 | QCode E-GJ This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

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2016 Courses Fundamentals of Evidence

Leadership for Judges

May 23–26

August 22–25

Reno, Nevada

NJC faculty explore the fundamental principles of the

Judges are often asked to lead projects that will improve

Federal Rules of Evidence and relate them to various state

the justice system. Learning about project management,

adaptations. You will examine rules regarding relevancy;

leadership, human resources, and other business- or

lay, child and expert witnesses; hearsay, non-hearsay

organization-based principles will help you succeed in

and exceptions; confrontation; scientific evidence; and

these projects. This course provides leader judges with the

character and habit. This course benefits judges without

answers to many court-related questions in a workshop

law degrees who are looking for formal instruction on

setting where you can practice some of the techniques

evidence as well as judges with law degrees who are

learned with beneficial feedback from your judicial

looking for a refresher.

colleagues and the experienced faculty members.

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-EVB

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-ILMS16

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal

program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills,

Judicial Skills disciplines.

General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, and Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Judicial Writing (JS 615) April 11–14

Logic and Opinion Writing (JS 621) May 23–26

This course is a concentrated study of basic English composition rules as applied to judicial writing. After attending this course, you will be able to identify the audience and styles of judicial writing; use techniques for writing clearly, precisely, and unambiguously; diagnose and revise difficult and unclear writing, including findings of facts and conclusions of law; and define the relationship between writing and decision making. Court-connected personnel who write opinions

This course will assist anyone who writes judicial opinions become a more skillful and effective opinion writer. The first half of the course invites you to examine the underlying principles of syllogistic reasoning and how these principles may apply. The second half of the course addresses writing judicial opinions as a reasoned statement that justifies the outcome that the decision maker reaches. Anyone who writes judicial opinions — judges and others —

for the court are also encouraged to attend.

will benefit from this unique class.

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-JWB16

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-LOW

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

“The course was absolutely wonderful.” — Alice Ike Glen Burnie, MD

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2016 Courses Logic and Opinion Writing for ALJs (JS 621)

Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony (JS 622)

July 11–14

September 26–29

Reno, Nevada

Clearwater, Florida

| Admin Law |

The NJC tailored this course to meet the unique writing

As a judge, you are the gatekeeper for scientific evidence

needs of administrative adjudicators. The first half of the

and expert testimony. This course will help you identify

course invites you to examine the underlying principles

the consistencies and contradictions between the

of syllogistic reasoning and how these principles may

cultures of law and science, describe basic statistical

apply. The second half of the course addresses writing

concepts commonly used by experts, outline the scientific

judicial opinions as a reasoned statement that justifies

methods available to researchers studying complex human

the outcome that the decision maker reaches. Anyone

behavior, state the proper function and qualifications

who writes opinions for an administrative agency —

of forensic pathologists and others, and identify key

administrative law judges, hearing officers, and others —

concepts relating to computer forensic evidence. A trip

will benefit from this unique class.

to the National Forensic Science Technology Center

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-ALOW

is included with the curriculum for this course.

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-EVS

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies

of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

As a presiding judge, assistant presiding judge, administrative law judge, chief judge, or chief administrative law judge, this five-day course gives you the opportunity to hone your management, leadership, and communication skills. After attending this course, you will be able to identify the characteristics of effective presiding judge/court administration teams, manage conflict between team members, supervise staff and other judges with confidence, employ innovative court administrative procedures, develop effective budget plans, and deal effectively with the other two branches of government. Tuition $1,235 | Conference Fee $295 | QCode S-MSPJ16 This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, and Special Court Trial Skills disciplines.

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2016 Courses Special Court Jurisdiction July 11–21

Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)

Reno, Nevada

July 11–21

| Special | Tribal |

About 66% of our nation’s cases are processed in a “special

Reno, Nevada | Special | Tribal |

court” — traffic or municipal court, misdemeanor court,

About 66% of our nation’s cases are processed

domestic violence court, or small claims court, to name

in a “special court” — traffic or municipal court,

a few. This course enables you to build and enhance the

misdemeanor court, domestic violence court, or small

skills necessary to make appropriate evidentiary rulings,

claims court, to name a few. This course educates

conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with

special court judges who were recently appointed or

constitutional and statutory standards, manage cases

elected. During the course, you will devise strategies

involving self-represented litigants, create an environment

and learn skills to assist in traffic court, small claims

of fairness and impartiality in the courtroom, communicate

court, misdemeanor cases, and cases involving alcohol

effectively and appropriately in court and with the media,

and drug use and family violence.

sentence offenders while addressing the needs of the community, recognize psychological profiles of offenders in court, make appropriate decisions in small claims, analyze principles of damages and restitution in civil cases, apply a legal reasoning and analysis process to the facts of a case, describe judicial immunity and when it does or does not apply, recognize and appropriately sanction direct and indirect contempt, control potential courtroom disruptions, communicate more effectively from the bench, and identify and utilize numerous stress-reduction techniques. Special Court Jurisdiction is specifically designed for new judges without formal law school education. Tuition $1,645 | Conference Fee $515 | QCode S-SC This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Dispute Resolution Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

After this course, you will be able to describe the role and responsibilities of a judge; recognize the evolving role of the judge as a change agent in the community; apply a practical approach to Fourth Amendment issues; use approved guidelines for issuing search warrants; conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards; make better decisions regarding the admissibility of evidence; work effectively and appropriately with court interpreters; create an environment of fairness and impartiality in the courtroom; communicate effectively in the courtroom and with the media; determine appropriate sentencing alternatives for specific offenses and offenders; recognize and utilize the psychological profiles of criminal personalities in sentencing; manage the courtroom and individual cases efficiently and comfortably, including cases involving self-represented litigants; mitigate potential trial disruptions; and utilize effective courtroom control measures. You will also be able to increase litigant, attorney and public confidence in the courts by using proper case, calendar and trial management techniques, and identify and practice numerous stress reduction techniques. Tuition $1,645 | Conference Fee $515 | QCode S-SCA PREREQUISITE: Law degree or completion of Special Court Jurisdiction. This course qualifies for 4 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for The National Judicial College Certificate in Judicial Development Dispute Resolution Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines. 2016 Course Catalog · The National Judicial College · 16

2016 Courses Today’s Justice: The Historical Bases (JS 642)

Traffic Issues in the 21st Century

September 19–22

Reno, Nevada

Judges are facing more complex traffic issues as the law

This course examines significant historical points in

and technology progress. This course provides updated

American history by reviewing the major U.S. Supreme

information each year on effective sentencing, youthful

Court cases that both advanced, and held in abeyance,

offenders and elderly drivers, new technology and practices

the tide of changing times. After this course, you will be

used in traffic law enforcement, key issues associated

able to describe various American eras and their impact

with special driving populations including drivers with

on American jurisprudence; analyze relevant and related

commercial licenses, and more.

Supreme Court cases; and discuss which cases became the bases for existing American law by establishing, defining or

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-TC

upholding fundamental American legal principles.

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-TJ

Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills,

This course qualifies for 2 credits toward the Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program and Judicial Studies Doctoral Program at the University of Nevada, Reno upon successful completion of the course and passing the course exam. In addition, this course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

“As a direct result of the training, I have returned to my respective jurisdiction and begun to implement several of the concepts and lessons learned for the ultimate betterment of my jurisdiction and the citizens of the tribal community it serves.” — Chief Judge Mekko Miller Pueblo de San Ildefonso, NM

NJC Financial Assistance The National Judicial College may be able to assist you with identifying funding to attend an NJC course. Individuals, private foundations, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the State Justice Institute (SJI), and state bar IOLTA funds provide financial assistance for judicial education and training for our nation’s judiciary. Individual states may also have sources of funding available. To learn more about how you may apply for financial assistance, register for a course on the NJC’s online registration system at register.judges.org, email njc-scholarships@judges.org or call (800) 25-JUDGE.

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2016 Courses Tribal

Appellate Skills for Tribal Judges July 18–21 Reno, Nevada

Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control October 31–November 3 Reno, Nevada | Tribal |

This four-day course is highly interactive and designed to give tribal judges more confidence in handling all aspects of trials. You will participate in daily workshops on professionalism, ethics, the role of the judge, and techniques for maintaining control of the trial process. After attending this course, you will be able to preside over fair and impartial trials, create an appropriate trial environment, articulate and enforce ground rules for trial conduct by advocates, and efficiently handle unexpected

| Tribal |

The NJC designed this course to enhance the skills of tribal appellate judges. You will benefit from an examination of current federal case law and its impact on the jurisdiction of tribal courts as well as learn principles and techniques to improve your skills in the areas of group decision making, legal reasoning and analysis, and opinion writing. After attending this course, you will be able to evaluate how the structure of the appellate court and the judge’s personal activities might affect public trust and confidence in the tribal justice system; define jurisdictional boundaries for criminal and civil actions that arise in Indian Country; practice techniques that improve leadership in developing positive, collaborative relationships with your colleagues on the appellate bench; and analyze appellate

events that frequently occur during a trial.

issues in a logical and well-thought-out manner.

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-TCCC16

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-TESA

This course qualifies as an elective for the NJC Certificate in Judicial

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Development Tribal Judicial Skills program.

program Appellate Judicial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Advanced Tribal Court Management

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690)

August 15–18 Reno, Nevada | Tribal |

This course provides tribal court judges and court administrators with a more in-depth examination of the business of managing a court. You will be able to discuss external and internal jurisdictional cooperation; recognize the fundamental goals of access to justice and the establishment of stare decisis in the tribal court; design internal controls and develop policy for enhanced court operation; assess ethical issues; and evaluate the impact of tradition and custom on court operations. Chief judges

April 18–21 San Diego, California | Tribal |

The efficient administration of modern tribal justice systems requires a team of competent court personnel with the knowledge and skills to conduct a complex array of operational activities. This course will enhance the ability of judges and court administrators to evaluate the performance of their court in key performance areas (such as budgeting, calendaring, case management, and personnel administration) and develop practical

and court administrators are invited to attend as a team.

approaches for making improvements. Judges and court

Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-TPP16

operations and management are encouraged to attend.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Court Management for Tribal Court Judges and Personnel. This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Tribal Judicial Skills discipline. ■■

administrators or court clerks responsible for court Tuition $1,295 | Conference Fee $415 | QCode S-TCM This course qualifies as a requirement in the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Tribal Judicial Skills program.

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2016 Courses Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges March 14–17 Reno, Nevada

Web The NJC’s web-based courses allow participants

| Tribal |

to study at any time and interact with many judges

This course assists tribal court judges in developing

from around the country in a collegial online

the basic skills necessary to preside over criminal and

atmosphere. Expert faculty members will challenge

civil matters in tribal court. After attending the course,

participants with self-tests, assignments, and

you will be able to outline appropriate jurisdictional

reading that can be completed anywhere a judge

boundaries for both civil and criminal cases in Indian

has access to an Internet-ready computer. Each

Country, rule effectively on the admissibility of testimonial and documentary evidence in both civil and criminal matters, evaluate the role of tradition and

course will meet for at least two prescheduled Web conferences hosted by the faculty.

custom in tribal court proceedings, write clear and well-reasoned decisions, and establish and maintain rules of court appropriate for tribal jurisdictions. Tuition $1,025 | Conference Fee $255 | QCode S-TEST This course qualifies as a requirement in the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Tribal Judicial Skills program.

As a judge, you have the responsibility of upholding

Writing for Tribal Judges June 27–29 Reno, Nevada

the Model Code of Judicial Conduct. During this course, you will explore the foundation of ethics, review and apply the Code to behavior both on and off the bench, and develop a framework to improve

| Tribal |

cultural competence.

Tribal judges must be able to write well-reasoned, well-

Tuition $615 | QCode S-EBJW

articulated decisions. Your court’s clients deserve clear, unambiguous judicial documents, and this course will enable you to produce strong, specific and detailed orders and decisions for your community. You will be able

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

to articulate the position of both legal and traditional reasoning in tribal common law, differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning, identify the audience as well as the purposes and constraints of written judicial opinions, and improve the skills necessary to edit and revise opinions with greater confidence. Tuition $765 | Conference Fee $205 | QCode S-TW16 This course qualifies as an elective for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development Tribal Judicial Skills program.

Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge September 26–November 11 Web | Admin Law |

Rule with confidence, knowing your decisions are ethically appropriate. This web-based course uses hypothetical scenarios, interactive learning activities and online discussion to explore the ethical issues that face the administrative law judge. You’ll be able to apply the Model Code of Judicial Conduct for federal

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2016 Courses administrative law judges and explain the differences between your individual state code and the Model Code.

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues February 22–April 8

Tuition $615 | QCode S-AEB16

Web

This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills discipline.

You are often called on to make instantaneous decisions on the admissibility of evidence from the bench. Do you

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges March 7–April 22 October 3–November 18 Web | Admin Law |

Are you making evidentiary rulings with confidence? This

have a firm grasp on all of the rules of evidence as they apply to criminal cases? This web-based course provides you with the tools to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases. Tuition $615 | QCode S-EVCW This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

web-based course will help you develop the skills needed to rule accurately on issues of hearsay, foundation, privileges and burden of proof, and make correct determinations concerning both expert and lay witness observation through real-world examples and interactive tasks. Tuition $615 | QCode E-AEV This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development program Administrative Law Adjudication Skills discipline.

Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge September 12–October 28 Web | General | Special | Tribal |

Isolation, under-funding, lack of collateral social services in the community, and a high public profile. Do these things

Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively April 11–May 27 Web | General | Special | Tribal |

Small claims cases can be among the most stressful and frustrating that a judge is called on to handle in a court of limited jurisdiction. Litigants with no knowledge of the legal system or its procedures come to your court with

sound familiar? Judges in rural courts throughout our nation share a unique circumstance marked by these issues. This course shares techniques and experience from rural judges in meeting these challenges, and provides tools and suggestions you can use in your rural court. Tuition $615 | QCode S-RCW16 This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

fact situations often containing very challenging legal issues. Your job is to take these raw materials and structure them into a meaningful legal process resulting in speedy, inexpensive justice. This course will guide you through the small claims process from pretrial, to trial, to post trial proceedings, and it will help you develop the practical skills for dealing with each aspect of the process. Tuition $615 | QCode S-HSC16 This course qualifies for the NJC Certificate in Judicial Development

Web Self-Study The NJC offers online self-paced programs, allowing judges to improve their skills, anytime and anywhere. Learn more at www.judges.org/web-self-study. ■■

program Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills disciplines.

Taking the Bench: A Free Online Course for New General Jurisdiction Judges

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Traffic Issues for Judges and Adjudicators

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DWI Court Enhancement

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2016 Courses Webcast Series Every month, you can have The NJC Experience without

Poetry as Judicial Medicine December 8, 2015 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT) Web

leaving your office with our regular 75-minute webcasts

featuring cutting-edge topics designed to improve your

Judicial stress can be a concern, especially for judges who

judicial skills and abilities. Taught by national experts, every webcast is designed for judges with interactive

have been on the bench for a lengthy time. Poetry can provide a source of inspiration, comfort and beauty that

opportunities built in to engage you and increase

may be lacking in day-to-day routine. Judges who are aware

retention and practical application of the content.

of their humanity can be better prepared to treat people

Children in Court — Competence, Confrontation, and Special Accommodations November 10, 2015 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT) Web

fairly and with compassion during their time in court. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-PJMW

The World of Forensic DNA Analysis December 15, 2015 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT) Web

Children’s testimony may be forensically important

This course will describe the forensic DNA analysis process

and reliable, but also subject to particular concerns, especially suggestibility and the difficulties inherent in having a child ‘perform’ in an adult, foreign setting. This webcast will examine questions of a child’s capacity, the child’s competence to testify, a child’s hearsay and the Confrontation guarantee, and the appropriateness of and limits regarding special accommodations when the witness is a child. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-CCW

Expert witnesses are commonly presented at trial to shed light on complex technical, scientific and financial issues. This webcast will serve to assist the trier of fact in seeing through advocacy vs. objectivity. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-EWW

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to include laboratory processes, data interpretation, statistics, the DNA database (CODIS), limitations of DNA analysis, and laboratory accreditation. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-DNAW

2016 Courses Staying Fit on the Bench January 12 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT)

Therapeutic Courts: A Systemic Approach to Social Justice

Web

March 8 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT)

This webcast will provide an overview of a wellness

program designed to help judges, commissioners, and

This webcast will explain the basic principles of therapeutic

hearing officers to develop or improve eating habits, work-

justice, and provide a general description of various types

out routine, and seek help with alcohol and drug addictions

of Therapeutic Courts (e.g., drug courts, mental health

and other problems that can affect their license. Good

courts, Veterans’ treatment courts). In order to examine

mental, physical and eating health habits can reduce stress,

the day-to-day operations, the webcast will explore

and the New Year is a great time to reflect on ways to

different structures and operating procedures, and discuss

develop a healthier lifestyle.

why certain structures or procedures work better in

$59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-SFW

some types of Therapeutic Courts than in others. The “big picture” issues of funding and statewide consistency will also be examined, as well as several statutory

Self-Represented Litigants — Is it My Turn Yet? January 19 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT)

schemes from different states governing the creation and administration of Therapeutic Courts. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-TCW

Self-represented litigants (SRLs) arrive eager to have their “day in court” but often must surmount issues such as limited literacy, diminished capacity, limited English, fear of public speaking, age (elderly or a child) or cultural differences. Judges are charged with striking a balance

between ensuring that SRLs are fairly heard and assisting

This session will provide the judiciary with an overview of

SRLs in navigating an intimating process, all while

the accepted methodologies of calculating lost profits. It

maintaining impartiality. This webcast will help judges do

will help to teach the judiciary the accepted terminology

just that.

and proper application of the various methods so as to gain

$59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-SRLW

the ability to better understand the often complex expert testimony in the area. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-LPW

The Work Product Doctrine February 16 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT) Web

Judicial Disqualification

May 10 | 3:00-4:15 pm ET (12:00-1:15 pm PT)

Every state has its own work product doctrine, but there are some basic themes that nearly every state recognizes.

This webcast will cover the basic principles, which almost

This course will cover Rule 2.11 of the code of judicial

by definition arise in a litigation setting.

conduct, including actual bias, the appearance of bias,

$59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-WPDW

family or business relationships, ex parte communications and elections. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-LPW 2016 Course Catalog · The National Judicial College · 22

Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) is the practice of investing in litigation — third parties pay money to a litigant or his/her counsel in a lawsuit in exchange for a contingent interest in any proceeds from the litigation, and the money paid is occasionally used to finance the litigation. TPLF is a burgeoning aspect of civil litigation in the United States. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-TPLW

This course will provide detailed descriptions of structured settlements to judges who may be asked to make critical decisions about them. The attendee will learn the claimant’s right to these benefits stems from a 1983 federal law confirming that all financial compensation received on account of a physical injury is exempt from taxation. $59 (or purchase 10 for $49 each) | QCode S-SSPAW

Buying Webcasts in Bulk Save money by purchasing 10 webcasts for $490, or $49 each. Call (800) 255-8343 and ask for Accounts Receivable, or send your contact information to njc-webcasts@judges.org and someone will contact you within two business days. You will receive a voucher code which can be used 10 times within one year from the date of purchase. Select the webcasts you wish to attend from our catalog of upcoming webcasts and register using the voucher code for payment.

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2016 Courses General Information Find full information at www.judges.org/courses/faq.

Course Cancellation Policy The NJC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any listed course. In the event that a course must be cancelled or rescheduled, the NJC will provide at least 60 days’ notice. If we cancel a course, you may request a refund of any fees or tuition paid. The NJC is not responsible for any travel or lodging costs incurred in the event of a course cancellation.

Participant Cancellation Policy You may request a full refund of fees and tuition paid if your cancellation notice is received 30 days prior to the start date of the course. Cancellations made within the 30 day period and “no shows” will be assessed a $100 cancellation fee.

Enrollment/Fee Payment The NJC reserves the right to limit the enrollment in any scheduled course. Enrollment is subject to receipt of an online registration for each participant. Tuition and conference fee must be paid in full or certified for payment prior to the first course session. The NJC accepts personal checks, traveler’s checks, cash, credit cards (Discover, MasterCard, Visa and American Express) or a signed purchase order from the responsible agency.

Tuition Tuition includes all course materials.

Conference Fee The mandatory conference fee provides for program costs of daily breakfasts, lunches, breaks and special events.

Group Rates Discounted group rates may be available for some NJC courses held in Reno. Please call the Business Office at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747 for more information.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits CLE/CJE credits are provided to participants via a uniform certificate of attendance form upon completion of applicable NJC courses. Individuals are responsible for filing this form with their states’ Continuing Legal or Judicial Education state boards/bars/commissions. While NJC courses are nationally recognized by CLE commissions or boards, participants are asked to please follow their states’ specific filing rules to have their CLE credits approved. If further clarification is needed, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747.

Copyright of Materials All materials produced for courses are copyrighted by the College or reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. It is a violation of federal law to reproduce copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright holder.

Attendance The National Judicial College has a responsibility to the funding agencies that sponsor your attendance. The NJC must ensure that the tax dollars spent on continuing education are utilized for maximum benefit. It is, therefore, the policy and practice of the NJC to award a Certificate of Completion only to a participant who completes all educational sessions. Participants who are unable to attend a course session(s) due to an emergency situation must contact the program attorney for the course immediately. If any portion of the course is missed, a participant may have to submit a written project determined in consultation with the program attorney for the course. Failure to receive written permission or completion of the written project may result in the denial of the Certificate of Completion and notification to the funding agency or revocation of financial assistance.

Persons with Disabilities The NJC makes every effort to ensure that courses and programs are held at facilities which are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. If you plan to attend a course and will need special facilities, assistance, or accommodations relating to a disability please note your requirement in the “Your Visit” section of our online registration site.

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Professional Certificate of Judicial Development The Professional Certificate in Judicial Development is an innovative program designed for judges who want to concentrate their studies in a focused academic area. The certification is a hallmark of study that complements existing degrees. Judges who earn Certificates in Judicial Development achieve a higher level of judicial expertise, skill and knowledge. The National Judicial College offers certification in the following specialized areas as part of The NJC Experience: Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Appellate Judicial Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills. Other courses may be available for credit with prior approval by the NJC. Check judges.org for additional information on the program and for a full list of courses that qualify for the certificates.

How do I enroll in the certificate program of my choice? To enroll in the certificate program, please call the NJC registrar at (800) 255-8343 or (775) 784-6747, or email registrar@judges.org.

Can courses qualify in two areas of certification simultaneously? Yes. For example, if you elect to enroll in both the General Jurisdiction Trial Skills and Dispute Resolution Skills Certificate programs, you will receive credit in both of those programs for selected courses as long as they are within the elective and required course options for both programs. However, the same course cannot be used for more than two areas of certification.

Can I get credit for qualifying courses that I have already taken (retroactive credit)? Yes. From the point you are accepted into the certificate program, you will be given credit for a maximum of two qualifying courses listed in your certificate choice dating back five years. For example, if you enter the program in 2016, you will be able to utilize two courses that were taken between 2011 and 2016, with a maximum of 10 retroactive credit hours.

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Are there fees for the certificate program? The National Judicial College does not charge an application fee or any other fee for the certificate program. The only costs incurred are the usual tuition and conference fees charged for enrollment in all NJC courses.

What do I receive upon completion of the certificate program? Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate in Judicial Development. This certificate will be awarded at graduation upon completion of the final course required for certification. Visit www.judges.org/certificate for more information.

Master’s and Ph.D. of Judicial Studies Program The judicial studies degree provides a formal academic setting in which trial judges or juvenile and family court judges can integrate technical studies of the judiciary with more academic ones in an effort to provide an intellectual assessment of the role of the American judiciary. The program is a collaboration among the University of

may take day courses from UNR, which are two weeks in

Nevada, Reno (UNR), The National Judicial College (NJC)

length, the NJC or the NCJFCJ, which are typically one

and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court

week in length, concurrently with the UNR four-week

Judges (NCJFCJ). Receiving a master’s degree in judicial

evening course.

studies recognizes current accomplishments in judicial studies, encourages further achievements and enhances one’s career. A Ph.D. is available to judges who achieve the Master of Judicial Studies degree.

Considerable effort has gone into making maximum use of the relatively short time students will spend on campus. Students should expect to spend non-classroom time reading or preparing for end-of-course examinations or

Admission Information

projects, both before and after course attendance. The

Admission to the judicial studies (JS) degree program is

outside of courses. To receive course credit, students

limited to graduates of ABA-accredited law schools who are serving full-time on the bench at the time of application. Upon acceptance, judges may continue to participate in the program if they retire or are not re-elected. Exceptions may be made for full-time sitting judges who are graduates of recognized foreign law schools or graduates of nonaccredited American law schools who have been admitted to the Bar. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The curriculum focuses on judges and their roles and contributions to American society, and on the improvement of services rendered by judges in a free society. The curriculum encourages students to become more proficient in the diagnosis and analysis of problems through the use of techniques developed by the social, behavioral and natural sciences, as well as by the humanities, and research techniques used by professionals who testify in court.

Completion of Coursework To obtain the Master of Judicial Studies degree, a student must complete a total of 32 credits, which is comprised of 26 coursework credits and six thesis credits. A student has up to six years to complete the master’s program, but it is designed so it can be completed in three to four years. Coursework for the trial court judges major requires completion of 14 credits of approved NJC courses and 18 credits of UNR courses, which includes the thesis. To accommodate the trial schedules of students, the program is designed to provide considerable flexibility as well as maximum use of time spent on campus. Students

completion of the thesis requirement will be accomplished should expect to attend each course in its entirety and schedule travel plans accordingly. To obtain the Ph.D., a student must complete an additional 49 credits beyond the master’s, consisting of 24 coursework credits, one comprehensive exam credit, and 24 dissertation credits. For more information, visit judicialstudies.unr.edu or contact the Judicial Studies program, at (775) 784-6270 or jsp@unr.edu.

Justice Management Program This master’s program was developed to address the demand from justice system personnel for a graduate level degree in the area of justice management. The program provides an academic foundation for those seeking education or advancement in the varied fields associated with the administration of justice. It is a collaboration among UNR, the NJC and the NCJFCJ, and is also supported by the National Juvenile Court Services Association, the National Center for State Courts’ Institute of Court Management, the American Probation and Parole Association, the American Correctional Association and the Child Welfare League of America. Those interested are encouraged to apply by contacting the Justice Management Program at (775) 784-6270. Check www.judges.org/degree for additional information on the program and for a full list of courses that qualify.

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2016 Courses Which Courses are Right for Me? Page

Admin Law

Appellate

General

Military

Special

Tribal

Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)

Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)

Advanced Civil Mediation

Advanced Bench Skills: Procedural Fairness

Advanced Evidence (JS 617)

Adv. Issues in Cases Involving Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders

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Advanced Judicial Writing (JS 626)

Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges

Advanced Tribal Bench Skills: Competence, Confidence and Control

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Appellate Skills for Tribal Judges

Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants

Child Custody Challenges: Evidence and Orders

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Civil Mediation

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Complex Commercial Litigation

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Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel (JM 690) n

Current Issues in the Law

Decision Making (JS 618)

Designing & Presenting Programs Effectively: A Faculty Development Workshop

Dispute Resolution Skills (JS 625)

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Domestic Violence (JS 636)

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Drugged Driving Essentials

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Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)

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Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges

Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground

Ethical Issues in the Law: A Novel Approach (JS 619)

Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community

Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges

Evidence in a Courtroom Setting (JS 633)

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The Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search & Seizure (JS 645) n

Fundamentals of Evidence

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Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively

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Judicial Writing (JS 615)

Leadership for Judges

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Logic and Opinion Writing for ALJs (JS 621)

Management Skills for Presiding Judges

Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony (JS 629)

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Selected Criminal Evidence Issues

Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge

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Today’s Justice: The Historical Bases (JS 642)

Traffic Issues in the 21st Century

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