Wednesday Sessions

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Presented by:  Professor Eve Hanan

This seminar explores the current landscape of conditions that can be imposed at sentencing, with a focus on the alignment between judicial options and evidence-based outcomes. After a brief review of sentencing conditions that can be imposed in Nevada’s justice and municipal courts, we will explore data, research, and promising initiatives from other jurisdictions. Seminar participants will have the opportunity to discuss their decision-making strategies, given jurisdictional differences in access to resources and imperfect data.

Learning Objectives:
Seminar attendees will gain familiarity with:

1. Current research and promising initiatives regarding the imposition of monetary sanctions and their alternative: community service.

2. Some common legal and practical issues related to conditions that impose geographical and other restrictions.

3. Best practices and promising initiatives to improve success in complying with sentencing conditions and reducing recidivism.

4. The state of the research and “research gaps” regarding the effectiveness of treatment-based sentencing conditions.

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Presented by:  Judge Jessica Goodey

This session will break down the civil litigation process from start to finish.

Learning Objectives:

1: Identify and apply relevant JCRCP for each phase of a civil case.

2. Evaluate common civil motions using practical scenarios

3. Implement effective case-management practices to promote judicial efficiency

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Presented by: Judge Danielle Johnson &
Judge Holbrook

Learn how to embrace community engagement, help to increase judiciary confidence, and remain within and even fulfill your Judicial Canons and Ethics.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify strategies for meaningful community engagement — Participants will be able to recognize and apply effective approaches for judges to actively engage with their communities while maintaining professional integrity.

2. Demonstrate techniques to build public confidence in the Judiciary — Participants will be able to implement specific methods that foster trust and transparency between the judicial system and the communities it serves.

3. Evaluate community activities through the lens of Judicial Canons and Ethics — Participants will be able to assess whether community engagement opportunities align with, and even strengthen, their obligations under applicable judicial ethical standards.