Judicial Conference Meeting
Scheduled on Monday, November 21, 2005 @ 10:00 AM
North Dakota Judicial Conference
Monday, November 21, 2005 10:00 a.m. Judicial Conference Convenes Call to Order Roll Call 10:15 a.m. Overview of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) ICWA, which was adopted by Congress in 1978, applies to child custody proceedings in state courts involving "Indian" children--children of Native American ancestry. The provisions of the ICWA represent a dramatic departure from the procedural and substantive laws that most states have enacted to govern child custody proceedings. Because Indian children are treated uniquely in the legal system, and because there is an increasing number of court proceedings involving Indian children, the need for lawyers to understand the ICWA is fast becoming imperative. The session will cover the applicability of ICWA to state court proceedings, jurisdictional issues, notice and transfer of jurisdiction issues, and the applicability of ICWA in voluntary placements and adoptions.
1:00 p.m. Putting the “Our” in Courts: Native American Perspective of Liberty and Justice for All (1.25 CJE Credit Hours*) Cheryl Long Feather This session will describe a Native American perspective of the concepts of justice, courts, legal decisions, and roles and responsibilities of the court in the context of the historical relationship between Natives and justice. Using a cultural competence approach, the session will also provide some recommendations for acquiring skills and providing an understanding of the difference. The purpose of the session is to improve relationships, functionality, and overall understanding. 2:15 p.m. Break 2:30 p.m. “God is a Judge, Satan is an Advocate": The Theater of Trial in Unsworth's MORALITY PLAY (2.5 CJE Ethic Hours*) Paul A. LeBel 5:00 p.m. Adjourn 6:00 p.m. Reception and Dinner in Honor of Ted Gladden Tuesday, November 22, 2005 7:30 a.m. North Dakota Judges Association Breakfast Meeting 8:30 a.m. Reconvene Judicial Conference Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders Hon. Karen K. Braaten Presiding Judge Grand Forks The issues in many cases involve alcohol and other drug addictions. Some persons with alcohol and other drug addictions also suffer from major mental health disorders. Judges should have a thorough understanding of substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorder issues as they affect the justice system. After this course, participants will be able to describe the physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance abuse and identify and assess individuals with major mental disorders. 10:00 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Continued Hon. Karen K. Braaten and Andy McLean, M.D. 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Business Meeting |