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Court Executive Development
Program
The Court Executive Development Program
is the flagship program of the National Center for State
Court's Institute for Court Management. The only program
of its kind in the United States, the CEDP traces its history
to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger's call for improved management
of court administration. The overall purpose of CEDP is
leadership development. Graduates of the CEDP
program earn the distinction of being a Fellow of the Institute
for Court Management. Currently there are 1085 Fellows
in 48 states and 12 foreign countries.
The CEDP provides a rigorous, high-quality
professional education to court employees pursuing their
careers within the judicial branch of government. Admission
is open to anyone interested in court management, but mid-
to upper-level managers in the justice system, including
court administrators, clerks of court, and judges with
management responsibilities will receive the greatest
benefits. Applicants must have a college degree and five
years of management experience. Individuals without a degree
or the management experience, may request a waiver of either
requirement in writing.
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Program
description
CEDP
courses develop and enhance the knowledge,
skills, and abilities of court administrators
and provide instruction in areas of
functional responsibility associated
with court administration. The four
phases build upon each other and challenge
participants to develop analytical,
administrative, and communication skills
while helping them to understand the
demands placed upon all of the courts.
Phase I courses are offered across
the United States and are open to all.
Phase II may only be taken by those
who have been formally admitted to
CEDP and who have completed Phase I.
Phases III and IV must be taken in
order and may only be taken by those
who successfully complete Phase II.
The four phases of CEDP should be completed
within five years of admission to the
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Admissions
Before
a student may be considered for admission
to Phase II, the CEDP admission process
must be completed. All students seeking
admission must compete for a place
in Phase II. Admission is limited to
30 students annually.
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“The Court Executive Development Program takes court administrators
to a new level and helps add credibility to the profession. Completing
the program is one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment
I have ever experienced in my professional career.”
Suzanne H. Stinson
Court Administrator
26th Judicial District Court
Benton, Louisiana
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