Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource (ASTAR) Program
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The Advanced Science and Technology Adjudication Resource (ASTAR) Program is a consortium of two states, Ohio and Maryland, that share the common goal of educating judges in science and technology issues. The national program is designed to prepare judges to preside over complex scientific issues likely to come before their court by offering standardized training to judges around the country to handle the increasing volume of complex, high-tech cases on court dockets.
The initial national ASTAR seminar, a life sciences boot camp, was held in Virginia in October 2005. Throughout the year, judges participate in sessions focused on scientific issues, such as forensics, agricultural science, reproductive medicine and computer science. Participants are then expected to give back to the program by serving as faculty for future sessions.
Currently, ASTAR has 233 judges - including 35 in Ohio - who preside in jurisdictions in 37 states.
Manual of Accreditation Standards and Procedures for Judicial Science and Technology Education Programs
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