Gavel Talks

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Top Ten Tips to Keep You, Your Staff and Your Courtroom Safe and Your Court Operating Oct 12, 2021

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Security consultant John Muffler and fellow Judge Jason Rossell join host Richard Ginkowski as he offers up this “top ten list” of common-sense security and planning measures judges must proactively take to protect themselves, their staff and the...

Prostitution: The Law Is Tricky Sep 28, 2021

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As "the world's oldest profession" is moving from the streets online so, too, has law enforcement and our host, Judge Richard Ginkowski, discusses the complexities of common prostitution laws and defenses to a prostitution charge.

Is It Time For Judges To Get More Serious About Seriously Excessive Speeding? Aug 24, 2021

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Judge Ronald Ramsey of the DeKalb County (GA) State Court, chair of the National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, joins Judge Richard Ginkowski to talk about the problem and what judges can do to get more serious about seriously excessive spee

Traffic Court in the Age of Covid and Beyond - The Genie's Not Going Back Into the Bottle Jul 27, 2021

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Now with the pandemic hopefully winding down Judges Ramsey and Ginkowski share their experiences and foretell that the virtual court operations necessitated during the pandemic is a genie that's not going back into the bottle.

A Small Town Judge Aims To Make A Big Difference One Kid At A Time Jul 14, 2021

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Judge Cotter joins Judge Richard Ginkowski to discuss how SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) came about and how other jurisdictions might benefit from a similar program.

"Marijuana and Driving" – Constitutionality of State "Zero Tolerance" and "Per Se" Laws Jun 09, 2021

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Maryland Judge Neil Axel, ABA National Judicial Fellow for Highway Safety, joins host Richard Ginkowski for a discussion of the constitutionality of these "zero tolerance" and "per se" laws.

If You Don't Think the National Judicial College Is for You – Think Again! May 11, 2021

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In this segment of Gavel Talks NJC President Benes Aldana discusses how taking its programs online due to the COVID-19 pandemic is helping more judges connect with this important resource.

The Intersection of Faith and Justice Apr 06, 2021

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Judge Mathews joins host Judge Richard Ginkowski to discuss how his faith makes him a better judge and the importance of community involvement and mentoring.

What Can Spending Three Minutes with a Defendant do to Reduce Recidivism? Mar 23, 2021

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Judges Richard Ginkowski, Robert Anchondo and Mary Jane Knisely discuss how some simple techniques used in treatment courts can also be used by judges who do not preside over a treatment court.

Is Your Court Ready for the Next Disaster? Mar 09, 2021

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Judge Jason Rossell shares disaster planning tips and states that the best time to plan for one is before it happens.