Rule 6 Activity Approval Standards
Rule Text
An MCJE Activity may be in any format, including but not limited to lectures, panel discussions, or roundtables, and shall:
(A) Have significant intellectual or practical content, the primary objective of which is to improve a judicial officer’s knowledge or professional capacity to fulfill their judicial responsibilities in the subject areas of judicial practice, integrity and demeanor, or related areas.
(B) Be an organized program of learning to deal with matters directly related to subjects that satisfy the objectives of these rules.
(C) Be open to all judicial officers interested in the subject matter or with a docket assignment complementary to the subject matter.
(D) Have no attendance restrictions. However, upon application from a provider, the Board may approve restricted attendance where:
(1) attendance is restricted based on objective criteria for a bona fide educational objective to enhance the activity; or
(2) membership in the provider organization is open to all interested judicial officers of a particular type (judges or quasi-judicial officers) on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis and cost.
(E) Be led or facilitated by individuals who are qualified with the practical or academic experience necessary to conduct the program effectively.
(F) Provide each attendee thorough, high quality, and carefully prepared written course materials before or at the time of the activity whenever possible and appropriate.
(G) Be presented in a suitable setting to create a positive educational environment.