EPISODE OUTLINES 2020
Outlines from episodes recorded in 2020
We began recording in 2019 and there is a separate page for outlines recorded in each year. We organize them by date recorded and not date published. These are just our rough notes so please forgive typos, etc. NOTE: The COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020 which changed our recording schedule (and life as we had known it). During the pandemic, we recorded COVID-specific episodes and they are listed by the date of recording.
2020 EPISODES
TAKING A GUILTY PLEA AND IMPACT OF COLLIER DECISION
This was actually several different episodes, as published. (We get long winded sometimes)
Recorded 2/8/2020
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT
Control them before they control you!
Recorded 2/8/2020
MANAGING JUDGE'S OFFICE
Tips on saving hearing notes and similar issues
Recorded 2/8/2020
DECLARING A MISTRIAL/ALLEN CHARGE
"Be very, very careful." Elmer Fudd
Recorded 2/8/2020
COURT DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Episode 1 of COVID Series
Recorded 4/19/2020
JURY TRIALS POST-COVID PANDEMIC
Episode 2 of COVID Series
Recorded 4/25/2020
COVID JUDICIAL EMERGENCY EPISODE
Featuring Chief Justice Harold Melton. Episode 3 of COVID series.
Chief Justice Melton joined the guys. Recorded May 11, 2020.
JUDICIAL COMMENTS
"Be very, very quiet." Elmer Fudd
Recorded June 3, 2020
CASE COUNTS AND WHY THEY MATTER
Featuring Judge David Emerson and Chris Hansard (a.k.a. "SuperFan")
Recorded June 3, 2020.
JUDICIAL WRITING
This episode might be a little too "cute." Trying to make a dry topic a little less dry. (by zombies?)
Recorded June 3, 2020
ELECTION DAY DUTIES OF A TRIAL JUDGE
These are election day duties, not election contests.
Recorded 7/16/2020
OFFERS OF SETTLEMENT
Featuring FOP Garon Muller
Recorded on July 16, 2020
EVIDENCE ESSENTIALS
Featuring Judge Robert McBurney
Our good friend, Judge Robert McBurney joins the guys to talk Rule 404(b).
Recorded 11/19/2020
BUSINESS COURT EPISODE
Interview with Judge Walt Davis
The judge of Georgia's new Business Court joins to explain the court's history and future.
Recorded 11/19/2020
CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
The experts Elaine Johnson and Noelle Lagueux-Alvarez
The experts on Georgia's Child Support Guidelines explain how they work and how we can all get better at using them.
Recorded 11/19/2020.
CHOOSING A CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
With FOP T.J. BeMent
Everything you need to consider when thinking about implementation of a new electronic case management system.
BUILDING A COURTHOUSE
With FOP T. J. BeMent
So, you want to build a courthouse? (*trigger the Frozen soundtrack). The initial considerations are discussed in this episode.
REQUESTING A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION OF A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT
Featuring the experts, Dr. Karen Bailey and Dr. Kiana Wright from DBHDD
The DBHDD experts share thoughts on mental health evaluations of criminal defendants (competency and criminal responsibility).
POST COVID-19 RANDOM THOUGHTS
Post Covid-19 thoughts
The guys discuss their thoughts on issues surrounding the courthouse and judicial system post Covid-19.
Recorded on 5/2/2020.
MORE COVID-19 UPDATES
Covid-19 Updates 08/20
The guys discuss Covid-19 and discuss how these changes have taken place in their courtrooms.
Recorded on 8/20/2020.
SPEEDY TRIALS
Statutory Speedy Trial Outline
The guys discuss statutory speedy trial demands and the affect the judicial emergency has on these speedy trials.
Recorded 09/22/2020