Pendleton CLE: New Developments in Federal and State Court, Tribal Court Practice, and a Special Presentation by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken on Technology and Criminal Justice
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2015, from 1-5 pm.
Where: The CLE portion of the program will be held at the John F. Kilkenny United States Post Office and Courthouse at 104 S.W. Dorion, Pendleton, Oregon 97801. The social hour will be held at the Prodigal Son 230 SE Court Avenue, Pendleton, Oregon 97801.
Schedule: 1:00-1:30 pm CVB Presentation
1:30-2:30 pm Tribal Court Presentation
2:30-2:45 pm Break
2:45-3:45 pm New Developments in Federal and State Court
3:45-4:45 pm Leveraging Technology to Improve the Criminal Justice System
5:00-6:00 pm Social Hour at the Prodigal Son
Cost: $20
The FBA is presenting a three-hour CLE on a variety of topics for state and federal practitioners. Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Martin will present on issues related to Central Violations Bureau offenses specific to Eastern Oregon.
Judge William Johnson of the Umatilla Tribal Court and attorney Brent Leonard will discuss the creation and operation of an independent tribal court system, including staffing, codes, tribal laws, common law, and caseload. They will also discuss the implementation of, and practice under, the Tribal Law and Order Act and the Violence Against Women Act on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and other reservations across the country.
United States Magistrate Judge Patricia Sullivan, Umatilla and Morrow County Judge Lynn Hampton, and Union and Wallowa County Judge Brian Dretke will discuss new developments in state and federal court.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken will discuss the need and ability to leverage technology to improve the criminal justice system.