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Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges

June 1-4, 2009 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985
(Early Discount: $885 by 3/3/09)
Conference Fee: $235

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This course assists tribal court judges in developing the basic skills necessary to preside over criminal and civil matters in tribal court. After attending the course, participants will be able to outline appropriate jurisdictional boundaries for both civil and criminal cases in Indian Country; rule effectively on the admissibility of testimonial and documentary evidence in both civil and criminal matters; evaluate the role of tradition and custom in tribal court proceedings; write clear and well-reasoned decisions and establish and maintain rules of court appropriate for tribal jurisdictions.

Qualifies as a requirement for the Certificate in Judicial Development, Tribal Judicial Skills program.

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Tribal Courses

The National Tribal Judicial Center is one of the first institutions to address the specific needs of Native American and Alaska Native tribal law judiciaries. The curricula presented are innovative, sophisticated and designed to enhance the professional skills of tribal judges and personnel.