PDS Training Programs/Materials

Good morning! I am going to start linking to some of PDS' training materials from courses given so far in 2017. Because this blog format is not that interactive, I will only be able to post by "subject matter" name in the header and I will link to the documents in the post.

Pleaes remember that all materials are on the PDS website, under the "Professional Resources"  tab and then the "Training Programs" tab; I am also happy to help them to you if you just send me a request at lmoorer@pdsdc.org.

Thank you! Laura

(**Email is the BEST way to reach me; that way I can have a copy of your request and have all the information you need in a written format.)

ORD Directory of Youth Resources

Be sure to check out the updated ORD Directory of Youth Resources with flip-book technology!

Report: Americans' Views on Public Defenders and The Right to Counsel

Please find the attached Report on Americans' Views on Public Defenders.
Thanks! Happy Monday!

CLE Materials

Good morning! If you need past materials from past CLE sessions, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to get them to you! Thanks! Laura
lmoorer@pdsdc.org

Contact for Haircuts at CDF

Good morning! If you need to schedule haircuts at CDF, please
fax your requests to Deborah Miller at  Deborah.Miller3@dc.gov.

Revised DOC Procedures and Contact Numbers (Email from Maria Amato)

"Dear Judges and Colleagues,

I hope all is well.  Effective February 1, 2017,  the Department of Corrections , under the leadership of Interim Director Quincy L. Booth, is proud and pleased  to assume complete operational control of the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) after 20 years of operation by the Corrections Corporation of America.    The D.C. Jail and the CTF are now organized under the unified management of one Warden, Lennard Johnson with two Deputy Wardens, one for Programs and one for Operations in each facility. 

Pursuant to this accomplishment, I have revised the attached Procedures for Attorney Visitation and Discovery Review.  It provides valuable information for navigating the Department of Corrections including access for attorneys and agents in legal visitation, our electronic surveillance and voluminous printed discovery review program, HIPAA and FERPA compliant releases for subpoenas and FOIA requests for records, and a very useful Phone Directory for Common Attorney Questions and Requests that includes new phone numbers for the CTF.

Your assistance is appreciated in ensuring this is disseminated to the Bench and Bar as soon as possible as we continue to enjoy a high level of coordination and cooperation among our criminal justice partners.  Have a wonderful evening. Best, Maria"

Family Court Quarterly Training, January 27, 2017

Be sure to check out the information for an upcoming Family Court Training on January 27, 2017.

And my apologies for neglecting the blog for so long; I have been out of the office dealing with family issues but back now. Thank you and Happy belated New year!

Happy Holidays and best wishes in 2017!!

"Beyond Second Chances" Re-Entry Report by the CCE

Check out this new report by the Council for Court Excellence that discusses re-entry struggles for citizens returning from time in the BOP.

Ms. Latoya Lane is no longer in the position of Deputy Warden for Programs

"PLEASE NOTE: Ms. Latoya Lane is no longer in the position of Deputy Warden for Programs. Ms. Lane’s office is no longer at the D.C. Jail. Many messages are being left on Ms. Lane’s old phone number 523-7014 in reference to inmates getting a haircut. At this time there is no one acting in the position of Deputy Warden for Programs.  Have all attorneys fax any request to 202-698-4877 or concerns call on 202-523-7010. P.S., Until we get a new Deputy for Programs no calls will be returned on 202-523-7014."

REMINDER- Changes to DCCA Rules effective tomorrow, November 30, 2016

Reminder: Changes to the DCCA Rules are effective tomorrow, November 30 2016. Please refer to
Order M-255-16 and Order M-257-16  for more details.

St. Elizabeth's updated contact information

Here is the latest updated contact information for St. Elizabeth's Hospital:
Treatment Team Assignments November 2016

FastCase Mobile App

Good morning! At our Legal Research class last night (through PDS' Fall Training Program), I had a reference attorney from FastCase come by to show how their search engine works. One key take away from the talk was the ability to access the FastCase Mobile App. To do this, you must download the app from your Itunes or App store and then log into the DC Bar, with your normal login credentials, click on FastCase and once logged in, you will see a link that says "Mobile Sync". Click on that link it will link up your Mobile device to your FastCase account. Once that is done, you will be able to access all your saved Folders on your phone. If you have any questions, please email me OR contact FastCase at support@fastcase.com. Thank you to those who attended last night's event; I hope you found it helpful!

Civil Legal Research Website

Good morning and Happy Monday! If you are looking for documents or statistics for an upcoming Civil case, the LegalAidResearch Website may be of interest to you; it is sponsored by the NLADA.

Superior Court Judicial Assignments 2017

Good morning and Happy Halloween! Please find the attached document with Judicial Assignment information for Fall 2017. Thanks!

DC Criminial Jury Instructions, Release 14, out now--read here for updates

Good afternoon! The 2016 release for the DC Criminal Jury Instructions is now available for purchase from Lexis. Read HERE about the latest updates to this year's release.

DC Rules of Professional Conduct

Hello! Here is a link to the DC Rules of Professional Conduct.

DC Weather Reports

Good morning! If you need DC weather reports, as far back as 2008, please send me an email and I will send them to you. They will be in a monthly format but the daily information is included as well. Thanks! Laura

DC Superior Court Law Clerk Directory Fall 2016

Good afternoon! Please find attached the DC Superior Court Law Clerk Directory.

DC Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, proposed changes

Here is a link to the proposed changes to the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure. Comments are being accepted until November 28, 2016, to Laura Wait at laura.wait@dcsc.gov