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• The OJD also contributes to the operation of the Oregon Judicial Channel, a public access cab(e channel. The Judicial Channel gives consumers continuous access to information on the multi-option justice system, provides coverage of important local, regional and statewide court proceedings and legal matters and features special programs on emerging social and legal issues that affect the delivery of justice. Legislative Education and Involvement • The state courts recognize the Legislature's critical role in the funding of the multi- option justice system. The courts have not only maintained tt~eir traditional liaison with lawmakers during legislative sessions, but have aLso devetoped a comprehensive, ongoing program to inform and educate state tegislators on the court system and involve them in finding new solutions to judicial problems. Legislators are often invited to serve as advisors in the administration of the courts; e.g., they assist in the development of Case Assessment Centers. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP Sentencing and Court Conduct • Judges have taken a stronger role in enforcing their sentences. They supervise individuals on bench probation, c~versee eciucational efforts to break the vicious cycle of poverty and ~~iolence and use video and other educational tools to help offenders understand the financial and emotional impacts of crime. • With the cooperation of the Oregon State Bar, judges also work duectly with attorneys to curb overzealous advocacy, including argumentative conduct, refusals to negot~ate and frivolous motions. Community Educators Education of the public ~s imperative for the integrated dispute resolut~on system to ~vork T'he judiciary as well as OJD administrators and employees are involved in community education as much as possible given lim~ted resources, the constraints of judicial ethics and Final Vision Text f~ Augi~st 1994