There are a variety of publications available which can help both new and experienced judges address domestic violence and sexual assault in their jurisdictions. In this section, judges can download benchbooks, articles, guides, forms, and other information useful to courts and judicial officers.
Benchbooks
Florida Domestic Violence Benchbook
Georgia Domestic Violence Benchbook
Michigan Judicial Institute Benchbooks
New Mexico Domestic Violence Benchbook
Ohio Domestic Violence Benchbook
Texas Family Violence Benchbook
West Virginia Domestic Violence Benchbook
Links
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Opens in new windowCan I or Can't I? Extra-judicial Activity and Judicial Leadership
Being a judge doesn’t end when the docket does. Experienced judges understand their duties include much more than overseeing a courtroom. A significant part of a judicial officer’s duties also includes leadership in the community, committee participation, meetings with stakeholders, and ensuring access to justice. Many judges also find time to visit schools, work with youth groups, speak at law-related organizations, or volunteer with mock trial teams. Much of this work takes place off the bench, and sometimes, outside of regular work hours. In this area, you will find resources and information that can help you find opportunities to engage in meaningful work to help support domestic violence and sexual assault response in your community.
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Opens in new windowCivil Protection Orders – Guide Book Website
Court-issued civil protection orders provide domestic violence victims with important options while influencing batterers to stop the abuse. An integrated and consistent protection order system that coordinates issuing, serving, and enforcing court orders promotes victim safety and helps save lives. The NCJFCJ recognizes that an effective civil protection order system relies upon the interplay and interdependence of each profession’s work; judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, civil attorneys, and others. We seek to increase the capacity of communities, courts, judges, and related professionals to enhance victim safety and offender accountability through effective protection order practices.