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Each course description will be accompanied by one or more two-letter codes to represent the core competencies addressed by the session. The core competencies, as identified by the Judicial Education Requirements Study Committee, and implemented by the Nevada District Judges Association, are:

  • Judicial Office (JO)
  • Judicial Skills (JS)
  • Judicial Knowledge (JK)
  • Judicial Administration (JA)

Following the recommendations of the Judicial Education Requirements Study Committee, to provide a framework for curriculum-based educational planning, the AOC will identify the core competencies addressed by each course offered at a seminar. Eight of the annually required 12 continuing education credits are intended to be drawn from core competency-linked sessions, in accordance with the committee’s recommendations. The Judicial Education Unit of the AOC will be developing methods to track judges’ credits in core competency areas. Details will be developed with the NDJA Education Committee and promulgated when available.

TimeDescription Learning Objectives
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM LATE REGISTRATION 
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM BUFFET BREAKFAST  
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM

CIVIL COMMITMENTS (1.0 hour CJE/CLE)  {JS/JK}
Judge Cynthia Lu, Second Judicial District Court
Judge Bita Yeager, Eighth Judicial District Court
Dr. Shera Bradley, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services

This session will address common issues on Civil Commitments, including case transfers, due process, denial of rights hearings, appointment of counsel, and strategies for Assisted Outpatient Treatment. A senior psychologist with the state will provide her insights on real-life challenges related to civil commitments.

 Participants will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to approach the administrative issues and legal requirements in civil commitment cases.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the real-life challenges and complexities associated with civil commitments, enabling them to make informed decisions in judicial proceedings.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Break and Exhibitors

Sponsored by SCRAM of Nevada

 
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

COMPETENCY HEARINGS (2.0 hour CJE/CLE)  {JS/JK}
Judge Christy Craig, Eighth Judicial District Court
Judge Egan Walker, Second Judicial District Court
Dr. Shera Bradley, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services

This session will provide judges with comprehensive insights into conducting competency hearings. Key topics will include the different types of hearings, applicable standards, alternatives to hospitalization, and the crucial role of mental health professionals. The panel will address specific challenges faced in rural jurisdictions, such as access to records and transportation issues.

 Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the types of competency hearings, the legal standards applicable to each, and the ethical and legal implications surrounding the evaluations.

Participants will receive insights into the process mental health professionals use in evaluations and treatment outcomes that can be expected.

Participants will receive insight into the historical and current challenges in timely evaluation and restoration to competency which may affect the outcomes of cases they handle

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM WORKING LUNCH BEGINS- PROVIDED BY AOC 
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

DISTRICT COURT JUDGES ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION (1.0 hour ETHICS CJE/CLE)  {JS, JK/JO/JA}

Attendees will share their ideas and best practices on a variety of discussion topics through small groups that allow for the effective sharing of ideas. Each group will provide a non-judgmental environment to ask questions of their colleagues

 Participants will share practical steps and effective court policies relevant to their role as judges.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM NDJA MEETING AND ELECTIONS  
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM OPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS
DIRECT COST FOR PARTICIPATING JUDGES/JUSTICES- register via CVO		 
5:30 PM - 6:25 PM NDJA NO-HOST RECEPTION  
6:25 PM - 6:30 PM JUDICIAL GROUP PHOTOGRAPH 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM NDJA AWARDS BANQUET