2023 Judicial Education Course Catalog

MARCH TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Bond Review: Getting It Right The First Time 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. From hold without bond to personal recognizance there are a plethora of options available to consider when determining bond. This course will review the factors that must be considered in deciding whether or not to set bond, as well as review the process by which a judge determines whether any form of pre-trial supervision/release is appropriate. What must a judge state on the record to ensure his or her findings are not disturbed by the filing of a writ of habeas? Every review is unique, but some mistakes are commonplace. Each presenter will give practical tips on how to effectively balance arguments of counsel, apply the Maryland Rules, and render a decision that is practical and effective. Prepare yourself to be challenged by amazing scenarios that have a number of justifiable outcomes that will result in hotly debated decisions. Our interactive program will be led by two District Court Judges who have seen it all. Coordinator: Judge Robert W. Heffron Faculty: Judge Sherri D. Koch, Judge Danielle M. Mosley Pleas, Pleas, & More Pleas 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This course will provide a comprehensive review of the types of pleas a defendant or juvenile may enter. We will provide an overview of the manner of accepting a plea and the litany placed on the record to ensure the plea is freely, voluntarily, and intelligently made. During this interactive session, we will discuss a variety of topics, such as: ensuring the plea entails a sufficient factual basis; nuances when a not criminally responsible (NCR) plea is withdrawn and a defendant enters an Alford plea; and considerations for pleas by offenders in juvenile court. Coordinator: Judge Robin D. Gill Bright Faculty: Judge Lawrence V. Hill, Jr.; Judge Katina S. Steuart

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Innovative Best Practices: Help in Times of Crisis 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

It is estimated that 85% of the cases in our courtrooms involve individuals suffering from untreated trauma, drug addiction and mental health issues, many in crisis. The two year long COVID pandemic exacerbated this already existing epidemic. The Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System (CRS) stands out as one of the most innovative crisis systems in Maryland. Individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who are experiencing a crisis have traditionally been treated in costly and inefficient hospital emergency departments or have become incarcerated. To respond to the growing need for crisis services, including the desire to serve individuals in the least restrictive setting, the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency (AACMHA) developed the CRS to provide an array of behavioral health options and support for individuals in distress. Judges interested in learning of the many different services that can be provided including care coordination and critical time intervention (CTI), should attend this program. Faculty will detail what Crisis Teams do and how they can be of help to the trial judge in their daily docket. With criminal, juvenile, and family dockets that are driven by mental health and drug-related issues, it is critical that effective resources can be brought to the table on short notice. This course will also address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Coordinator: Judge Mark W. Crooks Faculty: Jennifer Corbin; Lt. Steven Thomas; Frank Kros, MSW

Class of 2004

Judicial College of Maryland

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