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 Purpose
The Judicial Branch is
committed to supporting and participating in public
education programs designed to enhance understanding of the
justice system. The Speaker's Bureau maintains a panel of
Judges and other court officials interested in speaking to
community audiences on a wide range of court-related topics.
The Speaker's Bureau was created to help judges around the
state share their areas of expertise with you. The range of
topics, which our speakers are available to address, reflect
the diversity of the Connecticut Judiciary.
How can we help
you?
The Speaker's Bureau can help
you find a speaker which will be appropriate to your audience and who
can present thought-provoking and important information. The Speaker's
Bureau will help you contact the appropriate speaker for your audience.
Please note, our speakers will accept requests as their commitments
allow.
How to use the
Speaker's Bureau
To request a speaker, or for
assistance in identifying topics or speakers call, write or E-mail to:
Speaker's
Bureau Program
Community Outreach Coordinator
External Affairs Division
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Tel: (860) 757-2270
Fax: (860) 757-2215
Email:
James.Senich@jud.ct.gov
Information you will need with your request:
- Your name, address and telephone
number.
- Name of your organization.
- Date, time and place of the meeting.
- Nature of the occasion and size of
audience*.
- Amount of time for presentation.
- Topic and/or speaker desired.
*Note:
Please plan to have a minimum of 20 attendees.
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Potential
Topics for Speaking Engagements:
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Overview of the
Connecticut court system
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Appellate Practice
in Connecticut
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Complex Litigation
in Connecticut
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Connecticut Juvenile
Law and Procedures
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Courtroom procedures
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Development of
Children’s and Family’s Rights
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Ethics and Citizen
Accountability
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First Amendment –
prior restraint
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How Connecticut’s
courts adjudicate dissolution of marriage
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How a judge charges
a jury before trial
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Judicial Branch
Career Options
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Jury Service: Your
Right and Your Obligation
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Relationship of
Courts to Communities
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Sentencing in
Connecticut and how plea bargains work
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Women and the Law
Speaker Request Form - (PDF)
Statistical Information
Currently, 116 judges are participating in the
Speaker's Bureau. During 2002, the judges spoke at 125 events and
reached an audience of 5,132 individuals.
Post
Presentation Questionnaire
- (PDF)
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