About The Federal Judicial Center

• Author: Robert A. Gorman
• Profession: University of Virginia School of Law

The Federal Judicial Center is the continuing education and research arm of the federal judicial system. It was established by Congress in 1967 (28 U.S.C. ~ 620-629) on the recommendation of the Judicial Conference of the United States.

By statute, the Chief Justice of the United States is chairman of the Center's Board, which also includes the director of the Administrative Office of the U.S.

Courts and six judges elected by the Judicial Conference. The Board appoints the Center's director and deputy director, who supervise the Center's operations. The Center is organized into five divisions.

The Court Education Division provides educational programs and services for non-judicial court personnel, including clerk's office personnel and probation officers.

TheJudicial Education Division provides educational programs and services for judges. These include orientation seminars and special continuing education workshops.

The Publications & Media Division is responsible for the development and production of educational audio and video media as well as editing and coordinating the production of all Center publications, including research reports and studies, educational and training publications, reference manuals, and periodicals.

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