F A Q

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about registering for the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law annual meeting program on January 26, 2007, on “From Red Wing to St. Cloud:  Does the Juvenile Justice System Work?” :

 

1.  What does it cost?                                                              The cost is:

 

If you register by your deadline and you are a:                          

 

Member of NYSBA and a Law Guardian Panel                        -- free --

 

Member of NYSBA and a Family Court

Or Family Court Appeals Assigned Counsel Panel                    -- free, but you must call 518-487-5591 first --

 

Member of NYSBA but not on a panel                                     $75 registration + $70 meeting fee = $145

 

Member of a panel but not a member of NYSBA                      $100 and you must call first unless you are a Law Guardian

 

Not a member of NYSBA and not on a panel                           $75 reg. + $100 non-member + $70 program = $245

 

 

2.  Can I avoid the non-member surcharge?                            Yes!  Join NYSBA now.

 

3.  I can’t afford the fees and I am not on a panel.                    Yes, if you have a financial hardship, send your request

     Can I still attend?                                                                 in writing to Michele Harbour at NYSBA,

                                                                                                One Elk Street, Albany, New York 12207

                                                                                                or by e-mail to mharbour@nysba.org.

    

4.  What are the deadlines?

 

To get the Law Guardian or Assigned Counsel fee waiver:         January 15, 2007

 

To avoid the $50 late charge for all attendees:                           January 19, 2007

 

 

5.  What CLE credit do I get?                                                 3.5 hours

 

6.  If I register with the fee waiver and then don’t go,                The kindly Committee on Children and the Law

     what happens?                                                                     still has to pay for you.  Please don’t register if

                                                                                                you’re not sure you can attend!

 

7.  Will we receive a program book?                                       Yes.  See table of contents when it is hyperlinked here

                                                                                                (not yet available)

 

 

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Last updated January 10, 2007

 

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