TRAFFIC COURT TRAINING

Duration: 20 min

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Produced by Film Counselors for American Bar Assn.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: 4 films. Titles are: 1. TRAFFIC PROBLEM. Discusses factors causing the traffic problem; the statistical cost in terms of lives, injuries and dollars; steps necessary to reduce this loss through engineering, education and enforcement: and the court's opportunity for leadership. 2. PROCEDURE IN THE TRAFFIC COURTROOM. Explains the need to separate traffic cases from all others; the formal opening of the courts; opening remarks by the judge; individual arraignment and plea; rights of defendants; judge's explanation of his decision and concluding procedure. 3. CORRECTIVE PENALIZATION. Discusses impersonal factors used by a judge in determining proper penalty; personal factors considered; can'ts, don'ts, won'ts; younger violators; equity and human interest; court action; court supervised corrective education. 4. COURT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Discusses judicial supervision; control over tickets and summonses; uniform traffic ticket and complaint; records for case processing; records for financial processing; audits; reporting of convictions; traffic violations bureau; good housekeeping for efficient administration.

Complete Record: Source: IndU Interest level: sh-c-ad Price: ea $100, rent ea $5 Format: sd b&w

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)