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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 13 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.
| Time | Description | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION | |
| 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM | NDJA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | WELCOME MESSAGE AND OVERVIEW OF THE SEMINAR The President of the NDJA will provide opening remarks. The AOC's Director of Human Resources will provide a refresher on areas HR is available to assist. The AOC's Chief Financial Officer will review recent fiscal changes that impact the judges. | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | SELECTED TOPICS IN COURT SECURITY (1.5 hour CJE/CLE) {JA} | Participants will be able to identify signs of suspicious activities around the court and when in public. Participants will be able to develop and outline a personalized security awareness plan for their workplaces and home |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | LUNCH ON YOUR OWN | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | DNA EVIDENCE 101 (1.5 hours CLE/CJE) {JS/JK} The DNA Technical Leaders of the Las Vegas Metro and Washoe County Crime Labs will provide judges the foundations of DNA evidence, including collection and testing methods. A member of the Clark County DA Office will review case law and discuss implications, including requests for records and testing. | Participants will be able to accurately describe the foundational principles of DNA evidence, including its collection and testing methods. Participants will demonstrate proficiency in applying relevant case law to scenarios involving DNA evidence, ensuring adherence to legal standards and precedents. |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break and View Exhibitors Break sponsored by equivant | |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | TRAUMA IN THE WORKPLACE FOR THE JUDICIARY (1.0 hour SAMH CLE/CJE) {JO/JA} This session will be an exploration of primary and secondary trauma with special emphasis on factors present in the Judicial workplace not found in other environments. | Participants will be able to list specific dangers and higher stress and trauma they may encounter in their roles, including the impact on their mental health and well-being. Participants will acquire practical tools and strategies to help identify and mitigate stress and trauma, including techniques for self-care, stress management, and building resilience. |
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | Break and View Exhibitors Break sponsored by Justice AV Solutions | |
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | GENERATIVE AI'S TRANSFORMATION OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW, ACCESS TO JUSTICE, AND THE JUDICIARY (1.0 hours ETHICS CJE/CLE) {JK/JO/JS} | Participants will analyze Generative AI adoption and its potential effects regarding legal ethics, professional standards, access to justice, and improved workflow in the legal field. |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | NDJA RECEPTION (NO-HOST BAR AND HORS D'OEUVRES) |