Restorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Judge-Led Education: Curriculum Development for Subject Matter Experts – A Lightning Course
Crafting Effective Learning Objectives – A Lightning Course
Are Per Se Standards for Enforcing Marijuana-Impaired Driving Scientifically Legitimate? A Lightning Course
An Overview of Afrocentric Facial Feature and Skin Tone Bias in Criminal Law – A Lightning Course
Evidence-Based Practices: A Judge’s Guide to Pretrial Detention for Non-Violent Offenders – A Lightning Course
Tribal Online Self-Study Across the CountryRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Restorative Justice
Animal Law General JurisdictionRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community – ONLINE
Special Considerations for the Rural Court Judge: Web-Based
Mindfulness for Judges
Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
Impaired Driving Case Essentials
General Jurisdiction (JS 610)
Best Practices in Handling Cases with Self-Represented Litigants
Fourth Amendment: Comprehensive Search and Seizure (JS 645)
Designing and Presenting Effective CDL Courses: A Faculty Development Workshop
Civil Mediation: An Online 40-Hour Workshop
Ethics, Fairness, and Security in Your Courtroom and Community
Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges
Handling Small Claims Cases Effectively: Web-Based
Judicial Ethics and Social Media: A Lightning Course
Handling Inquiries from the Media: A Primer for Judges
An Ethical Approach to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
When Science Comes to Court: Self-Study Course on Forensic Evidence
Judicial AcademyRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
TribalRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges
Writing for Tribal Judges
Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Special Court Jurisdiction
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Administrators
Decision Making (JS 618)
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Clerks
Impaired Driving in Indian Country
Mini-Course Administrative LawRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649) – ONLINE
Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
Administrative Law: Advanced (JS 649)
Advanced Bench Skills: Procedural Fairness
NewRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Transitioning from the Bench
The Anti-Racist Courtroom: Theory and Practice
MilitaryRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Designing and Presenting: A Faculty Development Workshop
Conversations on Racial Justice Special CourtsRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Judicial Writing (JS 615) – ONLINE
Enhancing Judicial Bench Skills (JS 624)
Lecture AppellateRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges
water InternationalRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Judicial Renaissance III
Symposium TrafficRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Self-Represented Litigant Issues in CMV Cases (Part 2)
Self-Represented Litigant Issues in CMV Cases (Part I)
Advanced Evidence (JS 617)
Fundamentals of “Masking” and Suspensions for CDL Holders in Traffic and Criminal Courts
60th Web CourseRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – October
Civility in the Legal Profession: From Deposition to Trial – Las Vegas
Civility in the Legal Profession: From Deposition to Trial – Reno
Ethics for the Administrative Law Judge: Web-Based
Ethics and Judging: Reaching Higher Ground (JS 601): Web-Based
WebinarRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
Intentional Justice: Not by Chance, but by Change!
Medicines for Substance Use Disorders – What Judges Need to Know
Financial Statements in the Courtroom – June
Tech-Enabled Abuse and Domestic Violence: What Judges Need to Know Part II
Tech-Enabled Abuse and Domestic Violence: What Judges Need to Know Part I
Mitchell v. Wisconsin: The Unanswered Question of Implied Consent
Impaired Driving 2023: Where Are We?
Web Self-StudyRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
The Examination of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Violation from Roadside to Docket
Effectively Communicating with Families That Have Missing or Abducted Children Self-Study Course
A Thoughtful Approach to Racially Impartial, Research-Based Sentencing
DWI Court Enhancement: A Self-Study Web Course
Probate Matters: A Self-Study Online Course
FreeRestorative Justice Perspectives Panel
When Financial Abuse Goes Digital and Domestic Violence: What Judges Need to Know
Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges
Writing for Tribal Judges
Administrative Law: Fair Hearing (JS 612)
Special Court Jurisdiction
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Administrators
Decision Making (JS 618)
Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
Strengthening the Foundation of a Tribal Court: A Self-Study Course for Court Clerks
Impaired Driving in Indian Country
Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges
Why should I take this course?
If you are new to the bench, this course will help you develop and apply the skills necessary to function successfully as a Tribal Court Judge. You will be faced with resolving challenges in the areas of civil procedure, civil jurisdiction, criminal procedure and criminal jurisdiction. Particularly, you will learn about the intersections and gaps in state, federal and tribal authority in Indian Country.
Who should attend?
Tribal Court Judges who are new to the bench or those who want a refresher course should join us for this course.
Who are the members of the faculty?
Members of the faculty include judges and other professionals from Indian Country who are fluent in Federal Indian Law Issues, evidence, collateral trial issues, ethics, and writing.
How is this course taught?
The faculty uses experiential learning techniques and include lectures, group discussions, and role-playing exercises to increase your skills on the bench.
What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?
At no point in the history of tribal nations has maintaining a strong and competent judiciary been more important. Jurisdictional lines in both criminal and civil cases must be clearly expressed and defended in your decisions. This course will develop those skills necessary to protect the rights of the people appearing before the court as well as the sovereign authority of your tribal nation.
Whom should I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.
There is no room block for this program. Please contact our Registrar’s Office with any questions.