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NAICJA's Practitioner Series
Judges Training Judges


NAICJA is proud to announce that it will be continuing a series of workshops, entitled “Judges Training Judges” throughout the year. Each of these workshops will be taught by tribal court judges and court clerks and will address topics from a practitioner’s standpoint. Participant interaction will be encouraged and utilized to create an active learning environment. Instructors will draw upon experience and current practice to foster an atmosphere where real learning and sharing can occur.

Click on a past workshop for more information:

Juvenile Probation Training - June 2007
Probation Training - June 2006
Court Clerks Training - May 2005
Child Support Enforcement Grant Writing Training - April 2005
Sovereignty & Judicial Independence - June 2004
Sovereignty, Jurisdiction & Evidence - April 2004
Sovereignty, ICWA, Drug Courts, Probate, & Court Clerking - July 2003





Essential Skills for Tribal Court Judges
March 19 - 20, 2009 * Albuquerque, New Mexico



Tenative Agenda    - Coming Soon

Scholarship Form    - Travel Scholarship Form (Microsoft Word Document)

Conference Description:
Sessions will include:
    Concepts of Jurisdiction
    The Power of the Court
    Civil Jurisdiction
    Criminal Jurisdiction
    Indian Civil Rights Act and Due Process
    Search and Seizure Law
    Judicial Ethics and Immunity
    Evidence 101 and 201
    Controlling Your Court Room
    Working with Your Court Clerk
    Ajudicating with Pro Se Clients
    Peacemaking
    Family Law
    Cultural Concerns
    Banishment
    Dual Office Holding
    And More


Hotel:
This will be held at the Sandia Resort Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At the foothills of the majestic Sandia Mountains, sits a resort close to the heavens and far from commonplace. Featuring electrifying casino action with Las Vegas style table games and slot machines, an 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller, a state of the art spa and fitness facility, a lavish buffet, steakhouse and a fine dining rooftop restaurant featuring the most spectacular view of the Land of Enchantment. Hurry and reserve your room by March 7, 2009 and tell them you are with the National American Indian Court Judges Group. Visit the Sandia website at http://www.sandiacasino.com/ or call 877-272-9199 to make reservations.

Transfer from Albuquerque International Sunport:
The Sunport Shuttle provides convenient shuttle services between Albuquerque International Sunport and all hotels, motels, B&Bs, homes, business, and other locations. The Sunport Shuttle check-in counter is conveniently located inside the airport on the Baggage Claim Level across from Southwest's Baggage Carousel No. 3. For reservations visit reserve Sunport Shuttle Trips Online or call us at (866) 505-4966. The shuttle is $30.00 each way or $58 Roundtrip.

Cost:
Registration is free and space is limited. Several travel scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis. Registration forms are available by calling 1-866-97NTJRC. Registration may also be made online.

Registration:
Click the link below to register online. Please Note: The workshop registration deadline is March 7, 2009.




     
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