National Conference of State Trial Judges
Committees
Aside from the benefits that you receive as a member of the ABA, the Judicial Division and the Conference, as a NCSTJ member, you will have access to the Conference's many committees and other entities which provide members with a lively and open forum for analysis, debate and education. NCSTJ committees focus on improving the judicial process and the quality of justice. Our committees have produced numerous publications, including books on juvenile violence, judicial performance evaluation, court delay reduction and judicial fringe benefits, as well as a reference book for the orientation of new judges. Committees address such issues as judicial immunity, compensation, retirement and benefits, performance evaluation, jury standards, literacy, victim's rights and funding for the court system.
NCSTJ committees for the 2008-09 association year include:
| Committee | Chair(s), Co-Chairs(s) and Vice-Chair(s) |
|---|---|
50th
Anniversary |
Chair: Hon. Sophia H. Hall Vice-Chair: Hon. Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. |
| Business
and Commercial Courts |
Chair: Hon. Ben F. Tennille |
| Bylaws |
Chair: Hon. Joel Douglas Medd |
| Children
and Family Law |
Chair: Hon. Julia B. Weatherly Co-Chair: Hon. Stephanie Domitrovich |
| Criminal
Justice |
Chair: Hon. J. Dave DeRamus Jr |
| Education |
Chair: Hon. Toni E. Clarke |
| Ethics, Professionalism and the Community |
Chair: Hon. Annette J. Scieszinski |
| Fair and Impartial Courts |
Chair: Hon. J. Mark Hayes, II |
| Jury
Management |
Chair: Hon. Jim Gleason |
| Long
Range Planning |
Co-Chair: Hon. Stephanie Domitrovich Co-Chair: Hon. Gary Randall |
| Membership |
Co-Chair: Hon. William Carpenter Co-Chair: Hon. Robert J. Colville |
| Nominating - By appointment only |
Chair: Hon. W. Terry Ruckriegle |
| Publications |
Chair: Hon. Alexander P. White, Jr. Vice-Chair: Hon. Jon Stafshott |
| Technology |
Co-Chair: Hon. Herbert B. Dixon Co-Chair: Hon. James Gleason |
| Trial Court Leadership |
Chair: Hon. William D. Missouri |
| Trial Courts Standards |
Chair: Hon. W. Terry Ruckriegle |
Conference committee members are very enthusiastic individuals committed to the cause of an efficient, independent judiciary. Many NCSTJ members have expressed the view that committee work has provided them with unprecedented professional and personal growth. We encourage members to become involved and to bring to the attention of these committees their ideas and concerns so that the objectives and interests of all members can be heard, understood and incorporated into NCSTJ proposals, projects and initiatives.
Committee enrollment begins September 1, 2008
Committee Updates
Ethics and Professionalism
The NCSTJ Ethics and Professionalism Committee has issued a Statement of Purpose, setting forth goals, objectives, and expected work products—most of which emanate from the important work of the Joint Commission to Evaluate the Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Committee members have monitored the work of the Joint Commission, and have provided feedback on issues important to trial judges. Judges interested in joining the work of the Ethics and Professionalism Committee should contact the Committee Chair:
Judge Annette J. Scieszinski
Iowa District Court Judge
Monroe County Courthouse
Albia, IA 52531
Tele: 641-932-7160
Fax: 641-932-3245
Email: annette.scieszinski@jb.state.ia.us
