Sentencing
These webinar series are for judges only and are presented at no cost. The tuition for each webinar will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.
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Days & Times
Noon Pacific, 1 p.m. Mountain, 2 pm. Central, and 3 p.m. Eastern
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Location
Online
Course Fees
These webinar series are for judges only and are presented at no cost. The tuition for each webinar will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship.
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Sentencing is one of the most consequential responsibilities you will face as a judge. This webinar will help participants understand the issues of sentencing and provide them with resources to make informed decisions when deciding a sentence.
These webinar series are for judges only and are presented at no cost. The tuition for each webinar will be fully funded by an NJC scholarship. $0
During this course, you will learn to:
- Identify sentencing issues;
- Recognize and avoid possible bias;
- Avoid sentencing doubts and problems;
- Identify the role sentencing plays in our overall concept of justice;
- Balance the aspirational goals of sentencing with pragmatic considerations; and
- Recognize criminogenic needs
Sentencing is one of the most consequential responsibilities you will face as a judge. This webinar will help participants understand the issues of sentencing and provide them with resources to make informed decisions when deciding a sentence.