EDNY/SDNY Alternative Courts CLE

The EDNY and SDNY have long been at the forefront of alternative courts in the federal system. Come learn about the programs available in both districts from the Judges, Pretrial/Probation Officers, and attorneys who staff these programs. Each court will have a short presentation and answer questions, in an effort to expand the reach of the programs to serve more clients.

EDNY:

The Pretrial Opportunity Program ("POP") and Relapse Accountability and Prevention program ("REAP"), with Judges Gonzalez, Donnelly, and Merkyl, serve pretrial and probation/supervised release clients who struggle with substance use disorders.

The Special Options Services ("SOS") program, with Judges Azrack and Cho, serves young defendants, between the ages of 18-25.

The Supervision to Aid Re-entry ("STAR") court, with Judges Levy and Chen, serves defendants on probation/supervised release with histories of substance use disorders and mental illness.

The Reentry Assistance and Initiatives Support Everyone ("RAISE") court, with Judges DeArcy Hall and Reyes, serves defendants on probation/supervised release who have a high risk of recidivism.

SDNY:

The Young Adult Opportunity Program ("YAOP"), with Judges Netburn and Abrams, serves young defendants, between the ages of 18-25.

The Reentry through Intensive Supervision and Employment ("RISE") Courts, with Judges Rochon, Sullivan, Broderick, Daniels, Cave, Seibel, and Gardephe, serve defendants on probation/supervised release who have a high risk of recidivism.

When you register, please select the ticket that corresponds to your association (Federal Defenders, CJA, or other Defense Team member).

The CLE will take place in person, in the EDNY Courthouse, Central Jury Room. There will not be a Zoom option.

To receive NY CLE credit, attorneys will need to register on Eventbrite and complete an attorney attendance affirmation following the program, or sign in and sign out on site.

The affirmation can be found on the Federal Defenders of NY website:

https://www.federaldefendersny.org/s/Attorney-Affirmation-Form-FDNY-CLE.pdf

The affirmation must be emailed to TllTX0NMRSB8IGZkICEgb3Jn.

The Federal Defenders of New York is an Accredited Provider with the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board. Attendance at this event will provide a maximum of 1.5 NY credit hours which can be applied to the professional practice requirement for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.