Courtroom Development, Court Day Preparation and Management

Setting up the courtroom requires careful thought and consideration to meet the tribe’s vision and accessibility standards. Court day preparation includes several steps to complete prior to having the first court hearing. Following the first court hearing, continued court day management involves several other steps to complete. This session discusses factors to consider while setting up the court (including setting up court in an informal court space), addresses steps to consider prior to having the first court hearing and offers helpful tips to prepare for future court hearings.

Objectives

• Discuss factors to consider while setting up the court (including setting up court in an informal court space)
• Learn steps to on how to prepare prior to having the first court hearing
• Explain helpful tips to prepare for future court hearings