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COSCA Policy Papers

Decriminalization of Mental Illness: Fixing a Broken System (2016-2017)

The End of Debtors’ Prisons: Effective Court Policies for Successful Compliance with Legal Financial Obligations (2015-2016)

Courts are Not Revenue Centers (2011)  

To Protect and Preserve: Standards for Maintaining and Managing 21st Century Court Records (2012-2013)

Evidence-Based Pretrial Release (2012)

Four Essential Elements Required to Deliver Justice in Limited Jurisdiction Courts in the 21st Century (2013-2014)

Promoting a Culture of Accountability and Transparency: Court System Performance Measures (2008)

Effective Judicial Governance and Accountability (2001)

NAPCO Webinars

Leading Innovation while Combating Exhaustion – March 18, 2021 – more…

Judicial and Court Security: Lessons Learned in the Time of Covid and Domestic Terror – February 18, 2021 – more…

How Will You Address COVID-Caused Criminal Case Backlogs? – January 21, 2021 – more…

The Power of Civility, Decency, and Humility in Leading Courts – December 17, 2020 – more…

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NAPCO Events & Happenings

2021 COURT LEADER ACADEMY & CONFERENCE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS • AUGUST 22–25
“Leading with Trust and Collaboration in a Post-COVID World”

TWO ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
1. In Person: Downtown Boston Education & Social Events
Registration: $450/person; $150 guest social fee (optional)
Lodging: Omni Parker House: $254/night (single/double)
2. Online Virtual: Academy Day plus Four Plenary Seminars Registration: $200/person; Aug 23; 24; and 25 (Eastern Time)
Sessions: Mon: 3 hrs. AM & PM; Tue/Wed: two 1.5 hrs. each day

Over 20-hours of educational programming will take place at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center. An Opening Sunday Evening Reception at the John Adams Historic Courthouse begins the Conference. Monday, a Special Welcome Reception will be held at Suffolk University Law School. On Tuesday, conferees and guests are invited to a Boston Harbor Cruise & Dinner. The Conference ends Wednesday at 12:30 PM.

*** REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 26, 2021 ON THIS WEBSITE ***

JUDICIAL TUTORIAL ON ABILITY-TO-PAY HEARINGS
NAPCO is working with the Center of Judicial Ethics at the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) to promote a short 35-minute online tutorial focused on the law and practice of conducting ability-to-pay proceedings in connection with court-ordered financial obligations. View the free tutorial at Vimeo. It reviews the constitutional, ethical, and practical aspects of such hearings. Research has found that the incapability to pay fines and fees, coupled with the fear of consequences, is a common reason for failures to appear and often causes the public to worry about the fairness and impartiality of trial courts. The tutorial also provides tips to deal with this issue during the pandemic when many marginalized and minority communities are experiencing difficult financial times. As an additional aid, you can download an ability-to-pay bench card which serves as a concise pocket guide for judicial officers. The NCSC welcomes feedback regarding these tools.

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