This online course is designed for Tribal Court Administrators, Tribal Court Managers, and Tribal Court Judges. The Tribal Court Administration and Management Series- Level 2 course is the second of a three-part series. Each course is offered over 2 days, 5 hours each day. Courses begin at 9 am PST.
TOPICS
Records and Information Management
After this session you will be able to:
- Identify the types of manuals you need to develop to facilitate proper records management;
- Differentiate case types and how to appropriately organize case files for maximum efficiency;
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of electronic filing;
- Determine how case records can impede or improve caseflow;
- Give examples of storage systems that enhance security and guarantee the confidentiality of records;
- Develop protocols to track cases; and
- Design a tool for case audits.
The Benefits of Court Technology
After this session, you will be able to:
- Appraise your court’s computer and technology capacity as well as the skill level of your staff;
- Analyze formal and informal court management systems;
- Design protocols for template and form creation;
- Assess online meeting platforms for remote court operations;
- Determine if your courtroom has adequate technology to properly capture the record.
- Create policies and procedures that enhance and protect court data.
Effective Communication Skills
After this session, you will be able to:
- Transform your verbal communication skills for more positive interactions with your employees, internal court customers and external court customers;
- Discover some writing tips to help you author concise and professional emails and reports;
- Determine the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication; and
- Improve your listening skills.
Handling Your Workforce
After this session, you will be able to:
- Audit the work your staff is completing for timeliness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness;
- Analyze the court’s goals and future planning needs to make sure you have the proper staffing levels;
- Forecast how your workforce may change over time due to increasing or decreasing court business;
- Create a skills training plan for all staff as well as a plan for continuing education; and
- Discover how to handle performance issues and disciplinary matters.
The Budget Process and Financial Management
After this session, you will be able to:
- Identify your current funding sources;
- Explain the budget and approval process;
- Prepare and manage a budget;
- Define the procurement process; and
- Compose fiscal management policies and procedures.
Level 2: Tribal Court Administration and Management Series
$1,050.00Price
OCTOBER 30-31, 2024