It is intended for magistrates who hold Small Claims Court. This seminar focuses on a different topic each year allowing a “deep dive” into skill-building and substantive law for small claims magistrates at various stages in their careers. It satisfies one of the five requirements for small claims certification. The 2023 topics include landlord tenant issues and motor vehicle issues. Magistrates will receive hands-on instruction and practice in

• anticipating, preventing, and resolving common procedural issues in small claims court;
• evaluating evidence in terms of relevance, significance, validity, and reliability at trial;
• developing personalized checklists, scripts, and standardized practices to improve consistency and confidence in conducting court;
• understanding, identifying and skillfully responding to the needs and expectations of various litigants as well as attorneys;
• entering judgment.

Fee: There is no registration fee for this course.