May 27, 2009
Course Covers Pretrial Phase Practices
An upcoming Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial College course will help judges, magistrates and court personnel make more informed bail decisions and supervision adjustments for defendants.
The June 11 course will explore the use of evidence-based practices to assess the likelihood of defendants’ failure to appear in court, the likelihood of their re-arrest while on release, and the need for pretrial diversion programs.
Margaret Allen, Court Personnel Education program manager, said the use of evidence-based practices has become the unofficial national and state standard for community corrections. She said course participants, at the conclusion of the course, should understand how evidence-based practices can have a positive impact on the financial bottom line for local jails and courts while also reducing the risk of pre-trial flight.
Other aspects of the course include a brief history of pretrial services, which center on ensuring that defendants appear for court proceedings without using costly jail beds on defendants who can safely be released; an overview of the state of jails in Ohio and around the country; and the specifics of the Ohio Risk Assessment Instrument under development by the University of Cincinnati.
View a complete listing of the most up-to-date Judicial College course calendar with dates and locations for courses available in 2009. Created in 1976 and governed by Gov. Jud. R. V, the Judicial College was established to provide educational programs and activities for Ohio judges. In 1988, the program was expanded to include court referees and magistrates, and in 1990 the college began to provide programs for non-judicial court personnel throughout the state.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow at 614.387.9250.
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