Directs AOC to establish implicit bias training for judges and judicial personnel.
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Overview
This bill requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in New Jersey to create and implement a training program focused on implicit bias for all judges and judicial staff. The program will be reviewed every two years and updated as necessary to address evolving needs. It mandates initial training within 90 days of appointment and ongoing annual refresher training to raise awareness of unconscious biases.
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Joseph Lagana
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