2022 Judicial Education Course Catalog

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Emerging Issues (Civil, Criminal, Family) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 28 Understanding the Commission on Judicial Disabilities 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This course will explore the current Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities process and recent changes made by the Court of Appeals through the rule making process. We will provide a comprehensive understanding of the function and work of both the Commission, Judicial Inquiry Board, Executive Secretary and Investigative Counsel. Judges will leave with an in-depth understanding of Maryland jurisprudence in judicial conduct cases. Judges will have an opportunity to interact with the professionals who work in this arena every day. Coordinator/Faculty: Judge Michael W. Reed, Chair Faculty: Tanya C. Bernstein, Esq., Director/Investigative Counsel, Commission on Judicial Disabilities; Kendra Randall Jolivet, Esq., Executive Counsel, Commission on Judicial Disabilities In light of the recent public outcry against police brutality and systemic racism, join us as we cover emerging issues surrounding disclosure of police personnel files in criminal and civil cases. This interactive session will cover a myriad of emerging issues including: • How Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests of police violence influence the demand for transparency by residents, the media, and elected officials. • The repeal of the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBR) and enactment of the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 (eff. July 1, 2022) and its impact on the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). • Considerations in applying the balancing test in criminal cases (privacy interests v. constitutional rights) and civil cases (privacy interests v. civil discovery rules). Coordinator: Judge Robin D. Gill Bright Faculty: Rhonda M. Weaver, Esq., Prince George’s County Attorney’s Office; Robert Bonsib, Esq. Police Credibility: Accessing Personnel Files 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

In this course, judges will discuss emerging, cutting-edge issues in criminal, civil, and family law that judges address, and the considerations that may be appropriate in resolving these issues. The course format encourages an interactive discussion about the resolution of these upcoming issues. Coordinator: Judge Kathryn Grill Graeff Faculty: Judge Laura M. Robinson; Judge Julie R. Rubin JULY WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Writing for Magistrates: How to Keep Exceptions from Being Sustained 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. A, B, C. Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity. When not in court, magistrates spend most of their time writing reports and recommendations. This course aims to bolster and improve your ABC writing skills. We will review how to accurately and concisely find facts and organize this information into a cogent and clear report. Our faculty will share insight on common mistakes and how to avoid them. So, sharpen your pencils and please join us! Coordinator/Faculty: Magistrate Julie A. Minner Faculty: TBD

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Training of Trainers: Faculty Development Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

One-day Training of Trainers (TOT) provides foundational training on the four learning styles of the adult learner, how adults learn best, and strategies for engaging the adult learner. Coordinator/Faculty: Stacey A. Saunders, Assistant State Court Administrator, Judicial College of Maryland Faculty: Judicial College Leadership

MONDAY, JULY 25 Virtual Training of Trainers: Faculty Development Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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This one-day virtual Training of Trainers (TOT) provides foundational training on the four learning styles of the adult learner, how adults learn best, and strategies for engaging the adult learner. Coordinator/Faculty: Stacey A. Saunders, Assistant State Court Administrator, Judicial College of Maryland Faculty: Judicial College Leadership 2022 Judicial Education Course Catalog

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