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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Language Access Committee Meeting


Location: Homestead Gallery (Homestead Building)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration and Host State Desk


Location: Homestead Gallery (Homestead Building)

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM CLEAR Committee Meeting


Location: Abbot I/II (Sunriver Lodge)

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Law and Literature


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

Book: Rajneeshpuram: Inside the Cult of Bhagwan and Its Failed American Utopia by Russell King.
In 1981, ambitious young Ma Anand Sheela transported the Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to the United States to fulfill his dream of creating a utopia for his thousands of disciples. Four years later, the incendiary Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon collapsed under the weight of audacious criminal conspiracies hatched in its inner sanctum, including the largest bioterrorism attack in US history, an unprecedented election fraud scheme, and multiple attempted murders. Rajneeshpuram explores how this extraordinary spiritual community, featured in the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country, went so wrong. Drawing from extensive interviews with former disciples and an exhaustive review of commune records, government and police files, and archival materials, author Russell King probes the charismatic power that Bhagwan (later known as Osho) and Sheela exercised over the community and the turbulent legal and political environment that left commune leaders ready to deceive, poison, and even murder to preserve their home and their master. Rajneeshpuram is a fresh examination of the Rajneesh story, using newly available information and interviews with high-ranking disciples who have never before shared their stories.

Co-hosted by the Judicial Family Institute and the Oregon Judicial Department

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration and Host State Desk


Location: Homestead Gallery (Homestead Building)

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CCJ/COSCA New Members Orientation Breakfast


Location: Landmark I (Great Hall Building)

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM JFI Meeting and Presentation


Location: Landmark II (Great Hall Building)

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CCJ Board of Directors Meeting


Location: Abbot I (Sunriver Lodge)

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM COSCA Board of Directors Meeting


Location: Abbot II (Sunriver Lodge)

10:15 AM – 1:30 PM Social Event: Big Eddy Thriller Whitewater Rafting


Throw on your life jacket and helmet, grab a paddle, and hit the water on this guided rafting trip! Your float begins on a gentle stretch of river with a mix of calming flat water and playful ripples through class 1 and 2 rapids. This section provides the perfect opportunity to take in the quintessential Central Oregon landscape of lava flows, towering Ponderosa pines, Junipers, and Osprey nests as your guide shares their knowledge of the region’s natural history. Lunch will be provided afterwards at Sunriver Resort.

10:45 AM – 3:00 PM Social Event: Volcano Walking Tour


Experience the Newberry Caldera. Start at the bottom of a volcano and many short hikes await! Whether Paulina Peak, and it’s 8,000-foot summit, a walk on a mountain of black glass to learn how Native Americans traded this valuable obsidian around the continent or hiking along the shores of sparkling Paulina Lake to traverse an old growth hemlock forest, we will be immersed in the natural and cultural history of this incredible National Monument. A sweet deli-style lunch spread will be served along the way.

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

11:45 PM – 3:00 PM Social Event: Big Eddy Thriller Whitewater Rafting


Throw on your life jacket and helmet, grab a paddle, and hit the water on this guided rafting trip! Your float begins on a gentle stretch of river with a mix of calming flat water and playful ripples through class 1 and 2 rapids. This section provides the perfect opportunity to take in the quintessential Central Oregon landscape of lava flows, towering Ponderosa pines, Junipers, and Osprey nests as your guide shares their knowledge of the region’s natural history.

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Opening Ceremonies


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

1:20 PM – 2:10 PM Keynote Address: Guardianship and Conservatorship: A National Perspective on Protecting Vulnerable Individuals


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

As a renowned elder law scholar, Nina Kohn will explore the intricacies of guardianship and conservatorship laws from a national standpoint. This session will delve into strategies for protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals, addressing legal challenges, and ensuring that guardianship and conservatorship are used only when less restrictive options are not available. Gain insights into best practices, current trends, and policy considerations for effective protection and advocacy.

2:10 PM – 2:25 PM BREAK



2:25 PM – 3:40 PM Education Session: Less Restrictive Alternatives to Guardianship


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

Less restrictive alternatives to guardianship offer individuals with disabilities or incapacities greater autonomy and self-determination. These alternatives prioritize their rights and choices while ensuring support and protection. In this session, alternatives aimed to balance individual freedom with necessary safeguards, promote personal agency, and preserve dignity, while minimizing the need for full guardianship, will be discussed.

3:40 PM – 3:55 PM BREAK



3:55 PM – 5:00 PM Education Session: Practical Tools to Enhance Guardianship Monitoring


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

Following appointment of a guardian or conservator, courts have an on-going responsibility to make certain that the respondent is receiving the services and care required, the estate is being managed appropriately, and the terms of the order remain consistent with the respondent’s needs and condition. Practical tools can include monitoring protocols and technology-driven solutions, like online portals to access information and submit reports. Chief Justices and State Court Administrators will learn measures to strengthen accountability and ensure that guardians and conservators act in the best interests of those they serve.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Reception at Sunriver


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration and Host State Desk


Location: Homestead Gallery (Homestead Building)

7:15 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Committee Meetings


refer to conference app for assigned room.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Social Event: Canoeing the High Cascade Lakes


Drop in your canoes on a high elevation mountain lake! Wanderlust guides will instruct everyone on canoeing techniques and share the natural and cultural history as they highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes. Watch for wildlife while you soak in the beauty of these lakes created by ancient volcanic eruptions. A swim for the hearty can happen on the shores of this snowmelt-fed lake! A sweet deli style lunch spread will be served while your guides pack up boats!

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Social Event: High Desert Museum


Discover the High Desert Museum where you will be provided with a cultural history of the High Desert through artful exhibits, alluring animals, engaging programs, and meaningful history. You may even see a baby fox! Enjoy walking around the 135-acre indoor and outdoor museum and finish your visit with lunch provided. (Wheelchair Accessible)

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Social Event: Canoeing the High Cascade Lakes


Drop in your canoes on a high elevation mountain lake! Wanderlust guides will instruct everyone on canoeing techniques and share the natural and cultural history as they highlight the sweet spots on these stunning lakes. Watch for wildlife while you soak in the beauty of these lakes created by ancient volcanic eruptions. A swim for the hearty can happen on the shores of this snowmelt-fed lake! A re-energizing snack will be served while your guides pack up boats!

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Regional Meetings/Lunch


refer to conference app for assigned room.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner


Our Tuesday night dinner will be at The High Desert Museum, which sits in and shares the stories of the Indigenous Plateau. It is the homeland of Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute Tribes, known today as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The Museum opened in 1982, bringing regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America’s high desert country. It sits on 135 acres of pine covered forest land. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is also a Smithsonian Affiliate institution. The dinner will offer not only some of Oregon’s finest seasonal food and beverage offerings, but also views of the extensive and fascinating indoor exhibits! (Please note that outside exhibits can be seen during the daytime tours, so if you are interested in those, please reserve a space). We look forward to sharing with you a bit of the history of the region while we dine.

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Information and Host State Desk


Location: Homestead Gallery (Homestead Building)

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Education Session: Practical Tools to Enhance Conservatorship Monitoring


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

Financial monitoring involves thorough reviews of the conservator's financial records, transactions, and decisions to ensure they are acting in the best interests of the individual under their care. This session will discuss measures aimed at preventing financial exploitation or mismanagement and maintaining transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the assets and financial well-being of those unable to manage their own affairs.

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM BREAK



9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Education Session: Strategic Planning: What Should Guardianship/Conservatorship Reform Look Like in Your State?


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

Strategic planning for guardianship reform envisions a system that prioritizes the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals under guardianship. The 4th National Guardianship Summit developed recommendations for reform and improvement in using less-restrictive options, monitoring, and data collection. Through roundtable discussion, examples of state guardianship reform efforts will be shared. Questions such as: what are your state’s needs; what is your highest priority; and who can help the courts will be discussed.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM BREAK



10:45 AM – 12:00 PM HOT TOPIC: AI In the Courts: Ethics, Legal, and Policy Challenges – A Panel Discussion with the AI Rapid Response Team


Location: Homestead (Homestead Building)

This panel discussion with members of the AI RRT focuses on the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial process and discusses ethical, legal, and policy issues that state courts are grappling with as they effectively balance the anticipated influx of AI generated material with long standing rules of law and procedure and points participants to key resources their courts can use while navigating this journey.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch and Awards Presentation


Location: Great Hall (Great Hall Building)

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CCJ/COSCA Group Photos



Location: Mt. Bachelor Lawn (Behind Great Hall Building)

2:15 PM – 4:45 PM CCJ General Business Meeting


Location: Homestead II/III (Homestead Building)

2:15 PM – 4:45 PM COSCA General Business Meeting


Location: Homestead I (Homestead Building)

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CCJ 75th Anniversary Celebration Dinner


Location: Besson Commons

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