National Conference of Specialized Court Judges

Member Resources

Publications

As a Conference member, you are eligible for significant discounts on the price of Conference and Division publications. In addition to publications such as the Division's award winning magazine, The Judges' Journal, and the NCSCJ newsletter, Specialized Court News, contained in the Division's newsletter, the Judicial Division Record, NCSCJ offers these publications directed toward your professional needs:

The Criminal Justice Standards Benchbook for Special Court Judges

A reference guide for judges of initial and limited jurisdiction is for use in criminal cases from initial appearance onward. Click to purchase.

The Judge's Book

An orientation guide for the new trial judge, as well as a refresher and reference for the veteran jurist. Click to purchase.

A Judge’s Guide to the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act

A publication of the ABA Section of Family Law, "highlights some of the issues related to the impact of military service on civil litigation, financial obligations, mortgages, leases, and other matters." It includes a judge's checklist for use in cases involving the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Click here to download.

Programs

Programs available through the Conference include:

Educational programs on such issues as domestic violence, courtroom security, technology and the special concerns of rural courts;
Intensive educational/seminar sessions during ABA Annual Meetings; and
Regional educational programs throughout the year.

These educational events also offer plenty of time for networking, social events, relaxing and catching up with colleagues and friends.

Educational Materials

In conjunction with a number of our educational programs, the National Conference of Specialized Court Judges often makes available the printed materials from these programs to those of our members who were not able to attend in person.

The Ethics of Judicial Community Outreach

Program presented on Saturday, August 6, 2005, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Click here to download.