Daily Briefs

Juvenile Probation Officer/ Caseworker Certification Exam offered online


The Michigan Judicial Institute and will conduct the Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Certification Examination on Thursday, August 1.

Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5 requires a juvenile [court] probation officer/caseworker to complete the Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) certification training within two years of employment.

The examination is based upon information in the MJI Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Self-Instructional Manual.

The exam is now a computer-based application, however, applicants must still pre-register to take the exam for only one time slot: 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.

Closer to the exam date, applicants will receive additional information regarding accessing the State Court Administrative Office Learning Management System where the exam is housed.

To register for the online exam, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.” The registration deadline is Thursday, July 25.

New virtual support group for attorneys starting July 10



The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to work through stressors unique to the practice of law, improve their overall well-being, and connect with their peers.

Meetings will take place via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. and are facilitated by an LJAP Clinical Case Manager.

The next session begins July 10, and continues through August 28.

Interested participants can attend at any time during the eight weeks, and attendance at all groups is not required for participation.

To register, or get more information, contact LJAP at contactljap@michbar.org or 800-996-5522.

‘Threat Assessment: What Prosecutors Should Know’ offered online



The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice &?School Safety Training Project will present a webinar on “Threat Assessment: What Prosecutors Should Know” Tuesday, July 23, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

There is no charge to attend this online training, but advance registration is required. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”  

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