Competency & restoration reimagined from practice to possibility: Competency process improvements
The three-part "Competency and Restoration Reimagined from Practice to Possibility" webinar series will provide insight and recommendations on how to make improvements in competency to stand trial systems and focus on 1) understanding current laws, cases, and issues; 2) competency process improvements; and 3) competency alternatives. An additional webinar on specific issues for defense lawyers will be hosted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
The second installment, "Competency process improvements," will discuss why jurisdictions should carefully consider when to use the competency process. Evaluating current processes and policies can lead to better processing times, use of data assessments to improve outcomes, forensic evaluation improvements, and the implementation of competency dockets.
Moderator:
- Michelle O'Brien, principal court management consultant, NCSC
Panelists:
- Scott Block, state court behavioral health administrator, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
- Sharon Coleman, deputy director of forensic & justice services, Illinois Department of Human Services
- Ashley Gunterman, deputy director, forensic services division, Colorado Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health
- Susan McMahon, professor of lawyering skills, University of California, Irvine
- Richard Schwermer, court consultant, NCSC
- Jennifer Turner, executive director, Bridges of Colorado
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Competency & restoration reimagined from practice to possibility: Level setting
This webinar will provide an overview of the competency to stand trial system including current laws, current issues, and current lawsuits to help build a foundation for evaluating your jurisdiction's current competency to stand trial system.
Community collaboration in emerging adult diversion
Discover how increasing collaboration between the court, counsel, city agencies, community-based programs, and other treatment services can connect court-involved emerging adults to services and resources that help them avoid recidivism, gain independence, and achieve their long-term goals
Data-driven leadership
Explore how courts can overcome common data challenges, foster collaboration, and unlock the full potential of data to serve justice more effectively.