Judicial college equal treatment benchbook

Mji benchbooks easyblog michigan judicial institute. Raising the bar for equal treatment in the courts legal action group. Please take whatever time is necessary to familiarize yourself with the changes that have occuned since the last benchbook update. I would also like to acknowledge both the william and flora hewlett foundation and the compton.

I am confident that colleagues who have the occasion to use the bench book will be very grateful too. These guides will help new and established judges discover what resources are on the jec website that are designed especially for them. The board is given the power to investigate, hear, and rule upon complaints filed against judges. For more information, the full judgment is available. Html version best for viewing online pdf version best for printing tweet. Chapter 2 relates to children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are unable to locate particular information, please feel free to contact. A benchbook is a book providing an overview of legal procedure for a judge. Lady paton was a member of the parole board for scotland from 2003 until 2007. Further, the justice ministry made appropriate amendments to the criminal procedure rules and issued practice directions, the judicial college issued an equal treatment benchbook for the guidance. The judicial college, which is responsible for training the courts judiciary, recently published a revised, 422page equal treatment bench book that includes new sections on antisemitism, islamophobia, modern slavery and multicultural communication, expanded sections on litigantsinperson self. Crown court benchbook judicial studies board by forensicmed.

A new, updated edition of the equal treatment bench book by the judicial college was published in february 2018. The equal treatment bench book aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts and tribunals. Courts and tribunals may need to treat people differently in order to achieve an equal outcome. All judges and magistrates will find it helpful to make themselves aware of the contents of this new edition. Multidisciplinary treatment team within 30 days of the original filing of the petition, the court shall cause to be convened a meeting of a multidisciplinary treatment team mdt assigned to the childs case. Stephanie and raza are both members of the immigration and public law teams at garden court chambers. The equal treatment bench book has been updated and expanded by the judicial college who state that true equal treatment may not always. The michigan judicial institute mji publications team is primarily responsible for revising and updating inhouse publications. The following is a list of the judicial college board of trustees.

Launch of the supreme court equal treatment benchbook. Knappsanders building campus box 3330 uncchapel hill, chapel hill, nc 275993330. Benchbook and deskbook this feature of the justice academy is provided to facilitate the distribution of informational and educational resources that are created by the judiciary in support of court operations and judicial conduct of criminal trials. The new mexico sexual assault benchbook is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource guide for trial courts in handling sexual penetration and sexual contact crimes. Fair treatment is a fundamental principle embedded in the judicial oath, and it is therefore a vital judicial responsibility. Under the leadership of the chief justice and in accordance with the california constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice. As the states provider of continuing legal judicial education and training for some 2,800 courtrelated personnel, we invite you to browse our site and check out the information provided. Created in 1973 as a joint enterprise of the judicial council of california and the california judges association, cjer addresses the unique roles of justices, judges, subordinate judicial officers, and court. Aug 01, 2017 equal treatment benchbook, ch 5, judicial college, 2015 practice direction and guidance note the firsttier and upper tribunal child, vulnerable adult and sensitive witnesses practice direction and the presidential guidance note no. The 22 nd judicial circuit in mchenry county is a great example. Equal treatment bench book 20 published by the judicial college uk. A benchbook is not a source of substantive law but rather a guide to procedure. Judicial college uk publishes updated equal treatment.

Aboriginal benchbook for western australian courts, second edition written by stephanie fryersmith and published in july 2008 by the australasian institute for judicial administration incorporated. Guidance about how judicial officers might need to take account of this. Although aspects of the guidance may seem familiar, and some of its general principles are well. The judicial college, which is responsible for training the courts judiciary, recently published a revised, 422page equal treatment bench book that includes new sections on antisemitism, islamophobia, modern slavery and multicultural communication, expanded sections on litigantsinperson selfrepresented litigants as well as glossaries, useful suggestions and more. It encompasses everything that you will not find in. Where to find benchbooks, guidebooks and other manuals from the judicial education center. This benchbook is not a statement of official federal judicial center policy. Acknowledgements judicial commission of new south wales. How the illinois judicial branch has prepared for a pandemic.

Employment judge christa christensen, judicial college director of training. California judges association, cjer addresses the unique roles of justices, judges, subordinate judicial officers, and court personnel in order to enhance decisionmaking skills, encourage uniformity in judicial procedures, and promote fairness, access, and equal justice for all californians. I am pleased to tell you that the judicial colleges equal treatment bench book, a guide for judges, magistrates and all other judicial office holders, has been revised and updated. Fairness in courts and tribunals 2012 age discrimination children and young people disability domestic violence gender gender reassignment interpreters intermediaries and signing language and terminology race, religion and belief sexual orientation social exclusion and poverty. Providing education and publications for the victorian judiciary. Equality before the law bench book eqbb 14 sep 19 equality before the law bench book international award we are pleased to announce that the association for continuing legal education aclea has awarded the judicial commission one of only 10 annual awards granted to competitors representing more than 300 organisations. Professor simons judges jury trial benchbook a trial judges best friend click on link below to access the benchbook. District court judges in furtherance of its mission to develop and conduct education programs for the judicial branch. Fair treatment is a fundamental principle embedded in the judicial oath and is, therefore, a vital judicial responsibility. Here you will find information tailored to individual groups within the judiciary. Criminal charge book victorian criminal charge book. Judicial education telephone 608 2667816 fax 608 2616650 introduction to the 2019 benchbook this edition of the municipal judge benchbook is a complete reprint of the entire document. In february 2018, the judicial college published an online updated revision to its equal treatment bench book. This benchbook is not a statement of official fed eral judicial center policy.

Updates occur regularly for any book affected by recent court or legislative activity. Judicial college, equal treatment bench book, november 20, london, at s. The steering committee, the department and its employees, consultants and agents will not be liable including but not limited to liability by reason of negligence to persons who rely on the information contained in the equal justice bench book for any loss, damage, cost or expense whether direct, indirect, consequential or special, incurred. These books are used by judges while hearing cases as guides to assist in the disposition of a case. Update 10, 2016 mr hugh donnelly, director, research and sentencing, judicial commission of nsw update 10, 2016 ms pierrette mizzi, manager, research and sentencing, judicial commission of. Equal treatment benchbook, ch 5, judicial college, 2015.

Judicial officers and the judicial commission of nsw. It is an honour to have been asked to launch the equal treatment benchbook. The judicial college of england and wales has updated the equal treatment bench book. I therefore welcome and commend this new edition of the equal treatment bench book to all members of the judiciary in scotland. The drug court judicial benchbook prepared by the national drug court institute, the education, research, and scholarship affiliate of the national association of drug court professionals. Our legal publications are free and accessible to everyone. Judges jury trial benchbook u of m law professor stephen simon is one of the judiciarys most iconic figures.

Domestic violence and protective order bench book january 2016. They should not be persuaded to swear an oath on the new testament for the sake of convenience. Bench books were originally devised as a handy guide to key issues which could sit on the judges desk, available for him to refer to it that seemed necessary. The judicial council is the policymaking body of the california courts, the largest court system in the nation.

This can be made as an order ancillary to a criminal conviction. Dont say immigrant or postman, judges warned in new. Judges jury trial benchbook minnesota judicial training. The mdt shall submit written reports to the court, and shall meet with the court at least. Adult court bench book judicial college 2 may 2015 criminal behaviour orders cbo 1. See the charter of human rights bench book section 6. Equality before the law bench book judicial commission of. The equal treatment benchbook which is being launched today is the first in australia that comprehensively tackles the host of considerations personal to a party or a witness that may render the playing field of a court uneven.

Publications for your convenience, mji offers benchbooks, felony sentencing resources, quick reference materials, and resources for trial court staff. The changes were led by appeal judge, dame anne rafferty. Dividing the waters began in 1993 as a small group of adjudicators who wisely saw the benefit to be gained from adjudicators sharing their specialized knowledge, skills and experiencing in addressing water law. John horan on the new edition of the equal treatment bench book and how it. Details practitioners representing children in the criminal. Judicial branch of arizona in maricopa county alternative dispute resolution adr downtown justice center 620 w. In addition, the judicial college offers education opportunities for guardians ad litem and guardians of adults. Criminal behaviour orders cbo replaced antisocial behaviour orders asbo with effect from 20 october 2014. The judicial college, which is responsible for training the courts judiciary, recently published a revised, 422page equal treatment bench book that includes new sections on antisemitism, islamophobia, modern slavery and multicultural communication, expanded sections on litigantsinperson selfrepresented. Each publication indicates through which date it is current. The judiciary of bermuda formally adopted an equal treatment benchbook which provides judicial officers with tools to assist them in achieving the goal of equal treatment when handling cases. She chairs the judicial studies working party in scotland responsible for the scottish equal treatment benchbook.

Contents equal treatment bench book february 2018 vi how to discuss someones possible needs in court 424. In other words, a benchbook is now a bestpractice manual. Hreoc was recently asked by the national judicial college of australia. Supreme and district courts criminal directions benchbook the links in each benchbook entry link to a copy of the judgment on either the supreme court library website or, for reported cases, to the relevant subscription service. Short trial program benchbook maricopa county courthouse. New edition of the equal treatment bench book launched. Virtually every district court judge has at some point in their judicial career graduated from professor simons judicial trial. Judicial college uk publishes updated equal treatment bench. The national judicial college is honored to host and participate in the invaluable work of the dividing the waters initiative. Equal treatment benchbook, ch 5, judicial college, 2015 practice direction and guidance note the firsttier and upper tribunal child, vulnerable adult and sensitive witnesses practice direction and the presidential guidance note no. The federal judicial center produced this benchbook for u.

Mar 20, 2018 the judicial college of england and wales has updated the equal treatment bench book. Acknowledgements judicial officers and the judicial commission of nsw. Jury directions in the crown court benchbook 2010 judicial studies board. Making the world a more just place by educating and inspiring its judiciary. The national judicial college is the nations leading provider of judicial education. The drug court judicial benchbook by wpengine friday, 23 june 2017 published in uncategorized this document contains the official ndci drug court judicial benchbook, which is seen as an important step in their efforts to bring evidencebased practices to the drug court field. Chairman, judicial institute for scotland the equal treatment of all who appear in court is a core judicial responsibility. Any application will made by the prosecuting authority. The center for judicia education and research cjer leads and supports continuing pl rofessional development for the. The body designated to monitor and enforce judicial ethics is the tennessee board of judicial conduct, a panel of ten judges from various courts, threelawyers, and three lay members. West virginia judicial benchbook child abuse and neglect proceedings revised january 2012 table of contents chapter 1.

Mar 25, 2020 fortunately, the illinois judicial branch has been exploring the use of technology to increase access to justice for some time. The instructions are an update to the 422page equal treatment bench book, published by the judicial college, the body in charge of training judges. I will do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of this realm, without fear or favour, affection or ill will. The national judicial college looks forward to being the home of dividing the waters, and to our collaborating on creating challenging education programs and resources such as this bench book. And our experience with the coronavirus may help inform more permanent procedures in the future. Judicial college equal treatment bench book 20 sentencing.

She chaired the personal injuries user group in the court of session from 2003 to 2008. In february 2018, the equal treatment bench book was updated, expanded and improved. Working in partnership with all state judicial associations, the judicial college provides continuing legal education for their members. Equal treatment bench book, judicial college, february 2018 the equal treatment bench book has been updated and expanded by the judicial college who state that true equal treatment may not always mean treating everyone in the same way. Supreme and district courts criminal directions benchbook. Judicial council staff help implement the councils policies. I am very grateful for the considerable work put in by lady paton and her fellow members, whose names can be found in appendix ii.

Jun 19, 2018 the judiciary of bermuda formally adopted an equal treatment benchbook which provides judicial officers with tools to assist them in achieving the goal of equal treatment when handling cases. Equal treatment bench book courts and tribunals judiciary. Family violence bench book judicial college of victoria. While special mention should go to our legal assistant, sarah dickson.