-- MEMO

TO: Georgia Magistrate Court Judges and Clerks

FROM: Attorney Richard Reaves rich@icje.law.uga.edu 706-369-5836 Ms. Tiffany Sargent tiffany@icje.law.uga.edu 706-369-5807

DATE: January, 2014

SUBJECT: 2014 SIGN-UP PACKET

Read these documents carefully as there are important changes in 2014! Review 2014 course selections. 1) Complete the Sign-up Form using a computer to enter your information in the blanks; 2) Save a copy of the Form for your records; 3) Print completed Form; and 4) Mail Form and check for $315 Yearly CJE Support Fee --SAME ENVELOPE-- payable to ICJE by February 7, 2014. Yearly CJE Support Fee for clerks is $125 for those who wish to enroll in the optional Clerks’ course (deadline April 30, 2014). Counties may combine payments for Magistrates in one check. Counties may also combine payments for Clerks in one check. Do not combine Clerk and Judge payments. Senior Magistrates are fee-exempt. Ensure check amount corresponds to number of Sign-up Forms in envelope or your registration will be delayed. O.C.G.A. 15-10-137 states Mandatory Continuing Judicial Education (MCJE) requirements for Georgia Magistrate Court Judges. New, non-attorney Magistrates must attend two, 40-hour certification courses within 24 months of taking office. All other Magistrates must earn 12 MCJE hours in 2014. “If a Magistrate or Senior Magistrate completes training hours in excess of the number of hours required by the Council, credit for the training so completed, not to exceed six hours, shall be carried over and applied to the next calendar year.” Training Certificates will be issued via email (PDF) from the AOC. It is your responsibility to make sure the Administrative Office of the Courts has your correct email address. You may contact LaShawn.Murphy@gaaoc.us or Sharon.Reiss@gaaoc.us. Yearly CJE Support Fee and travel expenses are to be borne by local government. NEW IN 2014: You will receive course confirmation/receipt by email. You may also receive other course information by mail. Important:

Use your computer to fill in the blanks on the Sign-up Form Prepare (county OR personal) check payable to ICJE for $315 per Judge; $125 per Clerk Return completed Form(s) & check in SAME envelope by February 7 (April 30 for Clerks) Do not combine Clerk and Judge payments Keep a copy of everything you submit Some courses require full attendance & participation for MCJE credit

To offset expenses incurred, $50 Failure to Appear invoice will be billed to participants who fail to notify ICJE of cancellation in writing (emails accepted) at least 3 business days prior to the course.

Mentors Wanted

R e w a r d O f f e r e d ♠ Extraordinary feeling of helping new Magistrate Judges

♠ Opportunity to learn and grow professionally ♠ 5 hours MCJE Credit for each mentor experience ♠ FREE travel and great resume builder!

Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s ♠ Must love your job

♠ Must be willing to share your experiences ♠ Must like meeting new people and visiting new places

Fill in the blanks directly on your computer and mail, fax or email completed form to Mr. Rich Reaves, ICJE, 1150 S. Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30602-5025. Fax: 706-369-5840, email: rich@icje.law.uga.edu or call: 706-369-5836 or tiffany@icje.law.uga.edu or call: 706-369-5807.

As a Mentor Judge, I agree to: Attend 6-Hour Mentor Certification, March 4, 2014 (Full attendance required for MCJE credit) Accept mentor assignments, as my time permits Work with mentoree to complete a sufficient number of Benchmark Activities Complete two Mentor Block Forms for each mentoree (initial & final report)

6-HOUR MENTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE APPLICATION

What: 6-Hour MCJE Accredited Mentor Certification Course

When: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) (lunch included)

Where: UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens, Georgia

Who: Magistrate Court Judges (Combined with Probate Mentor Certification)

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________________________________

Alt. Phone: __________________________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________________

County: __________________________________________________________________________

Attorney: Yes No

Please rush enrollment confirmation and lodging information for the Mentor Certification Course! (You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses.)

As of Dec. 17, 2013

2014 ICJE COURSES

Magistrate Court

COURSE SEATS DATE VENUE

CERTIFICATION

40-Hr. (Criminal Law) Basics* for New, Non-Attorney Magistrates 40 Feb. 23-28 UGA Hotel & Conference Center,

Athens

6-Hr. Mentor Certification* for New Mentor Judges 20 March 4 UGA Hotel & Conference Center,

Athens

40-Hr. (Civil Law) Basics* for New, Non-Attorney Magistrates 40 Sept. 14-19 UGA Hotel & Conference Center,

Athens

RECERTIFICATION

12-Hr. Civil Boot Camp 50 March 17-18 UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens

12-Hr. Domestic Violence* (e-Learning) No Travel! 30 April 7-25 Online (3 hrs. ONLINE each week

PLUS 3 hrs. advance reading)

12-Hr. Recertification Survey & Council Meetings (May 4) 175 May 5-6 Legacy Lodge, Lake Lanier Islands

12-Hr. Magistrate Court Clerks 75 June 19-20 Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island

12-Hr. Elder Abuse* (e-Learning) No Travel! 30 July 7-25 Online (3 hrs. ONLINE each week)

PLUS 3 hrs. advance reading)

12-Hr. Accountability Courts-Collaborative Justice* (e-Learning) No travel! 30 Aug. 4-22 Online (3 hrs. ONLINE each week)

PLUS 3 hours advance reading)

12-Hr. Recertification Survey & Council Meetings (Oct. 19) 175 Oct. 20-21 Hilton Savannah DeSoto, Savannah

Council of Magistrate Court Judges

Council Meetings are combined/blended with ICJE Recertification Courses See related courses above

∗ Full attendance and participation required for MCJE credit.

To request enrollment in the above courses, follow payment and sign-up instructions for your class of court. Go to http://icje.uga.edu. Select Judges & Clerks Training. Then, select relevant class of court e.g. Magistrate, Municipal, etc.

2014 ICJE COURSES

Specialty Courses (Open to Judges from All Classes of Court)**

COURSE SEATS DATE VENUE

12-Hr. Judging and Humanities* 5 (Mag.) Mar. 14 UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens

12-Hr. Substances of Abuse* (Advance reading required)

50 Oct. 28 UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens

1-Hr. ICJE Online Webinar Series (No Travel!)

TBA TBA Online: Request Enrollment via Rich Reaves, ICJE

∗ Full attendance and participation required for MCJE credit. ** If you wish to request enrollment in the above Specialty Courses, ensure that you know the MCJE

eligibility rules for your class of court as determined by each Training Council or Educational Planning Committee.

To request enrollment in the above courses, follow payment and sign-up instructions for your class of court. Go to http://icje.uga.edu. Select Judges & Clerks Training. Then, select relevant class of court e.g. Magistrate, Municipal, etc.

2014 ICJE COURSES

Specialty Courses (Open to Judges from All Classes of Court)**

COURSE SEATS DATE VENUE

12-Hr. Judging and Humanities* 5 (Mag.) Mar. 14 UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens

12-Hr. Substances of Abuse* (Advance reading required)

50 Oct. 28 UGA Hotel & Conference Center, Athens

1-Hr. ICJE Online Webinar Series (No Travel!)

TBA TBA Online: Request Enrollment via Rich Reaves, ICJE

∗ Full attendance and participation required for MCJE credit. ** If you wish to request enrollment in the above Specialty Courses, ensure that you know the MCJE

eligibility rules for your class of court as determined by each Training Council or Educational Planning Committee.

To request enrollment in the above courses, follow payment and sign-up instructions for your class of court. Go to http://icje.uga.edu. Select Judges & Clerks Training. Then, select relevant class of court e.g. Magistrate, Municipal, etc.

Institute of Continuing Judicial

Education of Georgia

Magistrate Judges & Clerks Office Use Only

2014 ICJE Sign-Up Form Key in your information in the fields below using your computer. Save a copy for your records, print & mail with your check

in the SAME envelope to: ICJE, 1150 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30602-5025 Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Work Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

Fax: ______________________________________________________________________________

Alt. Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

County: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date Took Office: ______________________________________________________________________________

Senior Judge: Yes No Attorney: Yes No Special dietary/physical needs? Briefly explain. __________________________________________________________

Check ALL that apply to you! JUDGE Juvenile Magistrate Municipal Probate State Superior CLERK Juvenile Magistrate Municipal Probate State Superior

Key in your 1st Choice. If your 1st Choice is full, you will be enrolled in your 2nd Choice. If you do not select a 2nd Choice, your registration may be delayed. You will receive confirmation by mail or email. Check your email often for further course information. Some courses require full attendance and participation for MCJE credit; these courses are denoted on the course schedule.

1st Choice:

Course: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Location: ___________________________ 2nd Choice:

Course: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Location: ___________________________

Based on availability, you may attend a second course at no additional fee. Check here if you wish to request enrollment in BOTH choices.

To offset expenses incurred, a $50 Failure to Appear invoice will be billed to participants who fail to notify ICJE of cancellation in writing (emails accepted) at least 3 business days prior to the course.

JUDGES: 2014 ICJE Yearly CJE Support Fee is $315. Return this Form with your check in the SAME envelope payable to ICJE by Feb. 7, 2014. Counties may combine payments for all Magistrates. Do not combine Clerk and Judge payments. Check

amount must correspond with the number of Sign-up Forms or all paperwork will be returned. There is no fee for Senior Magistrates. Note: Judges who wish to attend the Clerks’ training are eligible as long as they have paid the $315.

CLERKS: 2014 ICJE Yearly CJE Support Fee is $125 if you wish to attend the Clerks’ course. Counties may combine payments for all Clerks. Do not combine Clerk and Judge payments. Return this form with your check in the SAME envelope payable to ICJE by Apr. 30, 2014.

Questions? Contact Rich Reaves at rich@icje.law.uga.edu or 706-369-5836 or Tiffany Sargent tiffany@icje.law.uga.edu or 706-369-5807

OFFICE USE ONLY

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