Guardianship Annual Report Review Division (GARRD) Monthly meetings for court clerks on the 2nd Tuesday of every month over the lunch hour. Meetings begin at 12:10 pm and are held virtually via Google Meet. Meetings are for court staff who docket Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship cases in Odyssey. This is a recurring meeting.
Court rules, policies, or practices may create access-to-justice barriers for people with disabilities. Join us to explore ADA requirements for making reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures—commonly referred to as accommodations. These modifications ensure equal access to the justice process for people with disabilities. Even when a requested modification would fundamentally alter court operations,… Continue reading ADA Modifications of Policies, Practices, and Procedures to Ensure Access to Justice with Julie Ballinger
Pursuant to the New Mexico Supreme Court's administrative order, S-1-AO-2025-00017, the five appointed water judges, and the designated water liaisons from the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, annually attend water law training. 1. Judges will develop specialized technical, legal, and case management training critical to the efficient and just resolution of water cases. Audience: … Continue reading Water Law Training
Under the ADA, effective communication means that information must be as clear and understandable for people with disabilities as it is for those without. The standard for effectiveness is mutual understanding between the court and the individual. This training will highlight best practices for ensuring that communication with individuals who have communication-related disabilities, including court… Continue reading ADA Effective Communication: Getting It Right in Court Settings with Julie Ballinger
Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for district, magistrate and metro court staff who handle FBI/NICS National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requests.
Join us to learn about key administrative requirements under Title II of the ADA, including the appointment and responsibilities of an ADA Coordinator, providing public notice of ADA rights, and establishing an effective ADA grievance process. This training will cover each obligation in detail and highlight best practices for successful implementation. Julie Ballinger, M.A., is… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Court’s ADA Grievance Procedure, Notice of Rights, and Other Legal Requirements with Julie Ballinger
Guardianship Annual Report Review Division (GARRD) Monthly meetings for court clerks on the 2nd Tuesday of every month over the lunch hour. Meetings begin at 12:10 pm and are held virtually via Google Meet. Meetings are for court staff who docket Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship cases in Odyssey. This is a recurring meeting.
The cornerstone of Title II of the ADA is clear: no qualified individual with a disability may be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, services, programs, or activities of state and local governments, including courts, because of a disability. This single sentence contains essential terms that require deeper understanding. Not everyone is… Continue reading ADA Protections for Court Users: Who Is Covered & When Documentation Applies with Julie Ballinger
Children's Court Judges are trained annually in topics pertaining to Children's Court cases, including juvenile justice matters. Judges will gain insight into the particular considerations and requirements for cases involving children. Audience: Children's Court judges Contact Information: courteducation@nmcourts.xyz
THIS ITEM IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY: Practical, case-based learning for prosecutors, public defenders, judges, and court support professionals on Substance Use Disorder and improved outcomes.
Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month for district, magistrate and metro court staff who handle FBI/NICS National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) requests.
Courts face a wide variety of disability related issues and circumstances. Understanding when and how the court must effectively comply with the ADA can be complicated. Join us to learn ways to develop and apply specific ADA analytical skills and reasoning to successfully respond to court when challenging disability-related situations arise in the courtroom and… Continue reading Building Blocks to Effectively Respond to Court Disability Related Challenges & Difficult Situations with Julie Ballinger
