The National Center for State Courts will present the webinar “Introduction to Civil Diversion” on Tuesday, September 17, at from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom.
A growing majority of civil cases in state courts are filed in high-volume dockets, often involving self-represented parties and frequently resulting in the entry of default judgements.
To manage these dockets, state and local courts have developed innovative civil diversion programs that offer alternative pathways for resolving disputes, particularly those involving self-represented litigants. Diversion programs can also bolster public trust and improve appearance rates by connecting litigants with stabilizing community resources.
This discussion about new guiding principles for civil diversion will look at how three courts are effectively using these programs to transform the court experience for users, promote judicial efficiency, and help strengthen communities.
Speaking at the program will be Judge Leonard Brown III, Lancaster County Court System, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Judge Josephine Layne Buckner, Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division, Louisville, Kentucky; and moderator Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Kansas Supreme Court.
To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “webinars.”
A growing majority of civil cases in state courts are filed in high-volume dockets, often involving self-represented parties and frequently resulting in the entry of default judgements.
To manage these dockets, state and local courts have developed innovative civil diversion programs that offer alternative pathways for resolving disputes, particularly those involving self-represented litigants. Diversion programs can also bolster public trust and improve appearance rates by connecting litigants with stabilizing community resources.
This discussion about new guiding principles for civil diversion will look at how three courts are effectively using these programs to transform the court experience for users, promote judicial efficiency, and help strengthen communities.
Speaking at the program will be Judge Leonard Brown III, Lancaster County Court System, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Judge Josephine Layne Buckner, Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division, Louisville, Kentucky; and moderator Chief Justice Marla Luckert, Kansas Supreme Court.
To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “webinars.”
