Dispelling the Myths of Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA): Judicial Education, Ethics, and Licensure

As Indian tribes implement enhanced sentencing authority through tribal courts, it is important to provide information relevant to the requirements of the Tribal Law & Order Act of 2010[1] in so far as judicial qualifications are concerned. 

This webinar will:

• Introduce participants to the provisions of the TLOA pertaining to judicial qualifications;
• Address and dispel some of the myths that exist with respect to judicial qualifications in terms of education and licensure, including a comparative analysis of the qualifications of judges in other jurisdictions;
• Provide information relevant to establishing rules or codes that provide for judicial licensure, ethics and ongoing education;  and
• Provide examples of the various means by which tribes can ensure that court records reflect judicial qualifications.

Presenters:

• Christine Folsom, Director, National Tribal Judicial Center
• Hon. Thor Hoyte, Chief Justice of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Appellate Court; Appellate Justice for the Inter-Tribal Court of Appeals of Nevada; Appellate Judge for the Warm Springs Tribe (Oregon); Administrative Law Judge for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Washington); and Judge Pro Tempore for the Nez Perce Tribe (Idaho)
• Norena Henry, Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice

Facilitator:

• Joseph Sawyer, National Tribal Judicial Center

Register for this webinar.