34 U.S.C. § 12381 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 34. Crime Control and Law Enforcement § 12381. Authorization of circuit studies; education and training grants

(a)Studies

In order to gain a better understanding of the nature and the extent of gender bias in the Federal courts, the circuit judicial councils are encouraged to conduct studies of the instances, if any, of gender bias in their respective circuits and to implement recommended reforms.

(b)Matters for examination

The studies under subsection (a) may include an examination of the effects of gender on--

(c)Clearinghouse

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts shall act as a clearinghouse to disseminate any reports and materials issued by the gender bias task forces under subsection (a) and to respond to requests for such reports and materials. The gender bias task forces shall provide the Administrative Office of the Courts of the United States  1 with their reports and related material.

(d)Continuing education and training programs

The Federal Judicial Center, in carrying out section 620(b)(3) of Title 28, shall include in the educational programs it prepares, including the training programs for newly appointed judges, information on the aspects of the topics listed in section 12372 of this title that pertain to issues within the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and shall prepare materials necessary to implement this subsection.