The Nevada Supreme Court hosted a course to teach judges how to “make the law.”[e] Access for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Persons,” according to recently obtained documents. Daily Caller News Foundation.
In July, the court held the following meeting: one-time class In a talk titled “Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People in Nevada Courtrooms: Practical Tools and Best Practices for Nevada Judges,” Todd Brower, director of the Judicial Education Program at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. It was led by Mr.
The course included presentations that focused on data and information regarding sexual orientation, gender expression, terminology, and pronoun usage. Participants were also provided with a hypothetical courtroom scenario involving trans-identified litigants, according to a slideshow presentation obtained by DCNF.
“There is a case in court in which Lawrence Thompson is named as a party,” the presentation said. “Professional litigants with feminine hairstyles, dresses, high heels, and lipstick appear before you and say this is their case.”
“What would you do if that person said her name was Laura Thompson? What would you call that person when you talked to them?” the presentation asked.
A subsequent slide added to the hypothetical scenario presented, saying, “Suppose you have decided that the person should be called Laura Thompson and that female pronouns should be used during the process, and that you have notified everyone. However, opposing counsel refers to this individual as Lawrence and uses male pronouns.” ”
“If you were to do anything, what would it be?” it asked.
Brouwer’s course advises judges to ask litigants or their attorneys how they should deal with the case. Judges are advised to avoid “gender-specific titles such as ‘Sir’ or ‘Ma’am'”.
“Instead of using gender-specific language, consider identifying people by role (‘minor’, ‘witness’, ‘defendant’, ‘juror of five’) or clothing. For example, “person in a blue shirt” instead of “woman”. It’s in front of me.”
The course suggests introducing court sign-in sheets and court rules that require so-called preferred pronouns and titles to allow litigants to “self-identify.” Judges are encouraged to include their pronouns in the courtroom, on the floor, and in their email signatures.
“In your introduction at the beginning of the day, be sure to state your pronouns like this: ‘Good morning. I’m Judge ___. My pronoun is ‘she,'” Coase added.
A spokesperson for the Nevada Supreme Court told DCNF that neither Brower, the Williams Institute nor the UCLA School of Law received any compensation for the online course.
The news outlet reported that this one-time course is not mandatory, but noted that Nevada district and municipal court judges must complete 13 hours of continuing legal education annually. , said it includes a two-hour ethics course. Judges who completed the Gender Ideology “Best Practices” webinar received 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in ethics. It is unclear how many judges attended the course, according to the DCNF report.
Santa Cruz County Superior Court hosted a similar course last year. DCNF It was originally reported on Friday. The training, titled “Pride and Pronouns – Understanding Gender Identity in the Courtroom and Beyond,” was taught by Tristan E.H. Higgins, a “diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and coach.” Served. Brouwer also spoke at the training.
Higgins told DCNF that she has been working with courts in San Diego and Santa Cruz.
“I have taught at the National Judicial College and the National Association of Women Judges, which includes a wide variety of judicial officers from across the country. I have been trained by the U.S. Department of Labor,” Higgins explained.
Brouwer did not respond to requests for comment from DCNF.
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