In 2007, the Arkansas General Assembly adopted the Arkansas Court Security Act to ensure safe and secure courthouse environments through a general program for security and emergency preparedness for the judicial branch. The Act created a court security grant program for cities and counties that have developed security and emergency preparedness plans. In addition, the …
Read MoreSJI received 15 grant applications requesting a total of $756,684 for the 3rd quarter of FY 2012. The Board met on June 18, 2012, in Seattle, Washington to make decisions on those applications, in addition to attending briefings by the Washington Judiciary and Center for Public Policy Studies. Two (2) Project Grants were awarded, including …
Read MoreSJI began using the Strategic Initiatives Grants (SIG) program in FY 2008 to address immigration issues and the state courts at a national impact level. As part of this effort, SJI in coordination with the Center for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) began working with the state courts to determine how immigration issues are impacting them. …
Read MoreThe National Judicial College (NJC) has just released a new web-based course titled, Taking the Bench. This is one of several SJI courses funded by SJI this fiscal year (SJI-12-E-072), and is free of charge. This 6 to 9 hour self-study course is for prospective judges to take after election or appointment before taking the …
Read MoreOn May 24, 2012, the President nominated Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman from New York as new member to the SJI Board of Directors. He currently serves as Chief Judge of the State of New York and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, a position he has held since 2009. Chief Judge Lippman …
Read MoreSJI received 15 grant applications requesting a total of $756,684 for the 3rd quarter of FY 2012. The Board will meet on June 18, 2012 to award new grants for the 3rd quarter. The results of this Board meeting will be available the following week. The final grant deadline for FY 2012 (4th quarter) is: …
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