Zoom CLE: Truancy Laws in Delaware- Insights from the Bench

Speaker Bio: The Honorable Jennifer Sammons has dedicated 29 years to public service with the State of Delaware, with a wealth of experience spanning multiple facets of the legal and judicial systems:

• 5 years as a Family Crisis Therapist at the Division of Family Services (DSCYF)
• 15 years as a Psycho-Forensic Evaluator for the Office of Defense Services, working across Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Family Court
• 9 years as a Judicial Officer at the Justice of the Peace Court, currently serving her second term
• Sussex County Judicial Representative for the Criminal Forms & Processes, Truancy, and Peer Evaluation Committees
• Lead for the Policy Directive Overhaul for the Court
• Member of the multi-agency/multi-court Truancy Workgroup
• Basic Legal Education (BLE) Instructor for Initial Hearings, Capias Returns, and Truancy courses
• Active in criminal court, civil court, and truancy court

Session Highlights:

• An In-Depth Overview of Delaware’s Truancy Laws: Learn the nuances of current truancy statutes and their application in both civil and criminal courts.
• The Role of the Courts in Truancy Cases: A detailed look at how truancy matters are handled in Delaware's Justice of the Peace Court and the Family Court.
• Best Practices for Paralegals: Tips on navigating truancy cases from a judicial perspective, including working with court forms, processes, and protocols.
• The Multi-Agency Approach to Truancy: Explore the collaborative efforts of the Truancy Workgroup and its impact on reducing truancy rates across Delaware.
• Policy Overhaul: Gain insight into the recent reforms and changes to Delaware's truancy policies, and what they mean for legal professionals.

Who Should Attend:
This CLE is ideal for paralegals working in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation, or anyone interested in understanding the legal processes related to truancy in Delaware.

Why Attend?
This CLE offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from a sitting judge with extensive experience in truancy cases. The Honorable Jennifer Sammons will provide practical advice and key takeaways that will enhance your understanding and effectiveness when dealing with truancy-related matters.

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and improve your professional expertise in Delaware’s truancy law!

THIS QUALIFIES FOR 1 HOUR OF CLE CREDIT FOR MEMBERS OF THE DELAWARE CERTIFIED PARALEGAL PROGRAM