Family Court Bench Book

These help magistrates undertake the task of decision making in a fair and structured manner.
Family court bench book. Look for print range in the open window. 3 october 2016 bench book family. Search by case number.
If you want to print please enter the page numbers you want to print in the printer dialog box otherwise you will print the entire book. Equal treatment bench book. The bench book is supplemented by reference cards and signposts relevant legislation practice directions and guidance.
1983 01 1979 02 1982 05. It is used for reference at court and to support consistent training. Amendments to the following sections of the 2013 edition were introduced in september 2015.
This bench book follows the same framework as its predecessor. The family court bench book will continue to be supplemented by the family court reference cards which have been well received as a ready source of information in court. Rule 405 appellate court rules.
Rule 5 criminal procedure. The adult court pronouncement cards assist magistrates to explain their decisions fully and clearly. Access to community based services including arbitration mediation domestic violence shelters and other types of assistance are provided.
For example go to the file menu select print. Finally it is set out in the order in which cases present themselves to the court. Cortese montgomery county family court judge this current edition of the bench book is a result of the continuous extension by judge judith claire and me of the original procedural guide written by judge claire.
Family court bench book and reference cards. Family court is designed to resolve disagreements arising from divorce and legal separation including provisions for children in terms of guardianship paternity and support. 4 november 2013 general guidance bench book.
Rule 2 criminal procedure. I am deeply indebted to judge claire for her guidance advice and contributions to this bench book. The bench book is supplemented by national sentencing guidelines checklists and pronouncement cards.
Search by last name first name. The 2020 florida domestic violence benchbook is a comprehensive resource guide for judges who are on the domestic violence bench or who may be expected to review filed petitions for protection against domestic violence sexual violence dating violence repeat violence or stalking. Family court case history.
Click on the option button beside pages and type in the. Rule 3 criminal procedure. The family court bench book fcbb provides guidance for magistrates who sit in the family court.
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