2026 Judicial Education Course Catalog

THURSDAY, MAY 28 FIELD TRIP: JUDE HOUSE 8-505/8-507 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The course will provide the participant with an important and comprehensive review of the Health General § 8-505/ § 8-507 treatment process for judges who have defendants before them who need inpatient and outpatient care. Health General § 8-505 is a critically important and beneficial tool in the sentencing arsenal of non-drug court trial courts who handle a high percentage of defendants needing behavioral support before the courts. Coordinator: Hon. Danielle Mosley

MAY

LUNCHTIME

MAY 8

When Bankruptcy Impacts State Court Proceedings with Hon. Mark Scurti

T UESDAY, MAY 19 FIELD TRIP: CLIFTON T. PERKINS HOSPITAL The Law of Competency & Criminal Responsibility — A View from Within 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Is the defendant competent? If not, are they restorable? Was the defendant criminally responsible at the time the offense occurred? This course will explore, primarily through the eyes of subject matter experts, how a judge can address these and other issues (and mentally ill defendants, generally) with greater confidence and understanding. Take a tour of a state hospital. Observe/review a mock competency interview with a patient and their doctor. Understand what a doctor does to determine criminal responsibility or to restore competency. Understand what goes into a hospital discharge plan. Gain greater insight on what to do inside a courtroom by understanding what goes on outside the courtroom at the state hospital. Join us and get an insightful view from within. Coordinator: Hon. Marina Sabett

JUNE

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Judicial Disabilities: Understanding &

Navigating the System 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

It is not uncommon for judges to have apprehension about the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and any formal interaction they may have over the course of their time on the bench. Members of the commission and their staff will share information about how to avoid complaints and what to do if a complaint is filed against you. Understanding and awareness are key to anticipating potential problems, understanding risks, and taking protective measures to mitigate them. Knowledge is

critical to navigating the process! Coordinator: Hon. Brynja Booth

LUNCHTIME

JUNE 5

Victims Rights Issues: What You as a Judge Need to Know with Hon. Krystal Alves

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