March 20, 2009
9 a.m. Roll Call
Approval of Dec. 12, 2008, Minutes
Old Business
I. Updates:
A. Juvenile Court Officers - April 21-23, FargoB. Clerk of Court Conference - May 6-8, Mandan
C. Judicial Institute - May 18-21, Grand Forks
D. SBAND Annual Meeting - June 9-12, Bismarck
E. Court Support Staff Conference - June 10-11, Bismarck
II. Orientation Programs - Status Update
III. Magistrate Training - Status Update
IV. Strategic Plan - Updated Timelines and Progress
New Business
I. Joint Training Proposal with State's Attorney Association: Protecting Yourself in the Courtroom
II. Traffic Safety Issues Training - Partnering with Association of Counties
III. Future Bench and Bar Seminars
IV. Future Court Support Staff Seminars
V. Request for a review of the decision to deny Continuing Judicial Education Credit to the Randy H. Lee American Inn of Court in Grand Forks
VI. Bias and Prejudice Training for Judges and Court Staff
VII. Future Training Topics for Judicial Conferences
A. Suggested Topics
i. A Practical Approach to Evidenceii. Elder Law Issues
iii. Utilization and Formulation of Jury Questionnaires
VIII. Process for Updating Benchbooks
A. District Court JudgesB. Municipal Judges
IX. Next Meeting - June 5, 2009 - 9 a.m.
X. Good of the Order