KTVZ: Russian judges visit Oregon

Associated Press – September 14, 2008 4:05 PM ET

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A group of Russian judges is visiting Oregon to learn about the state juvenile justice system.

The visit is sponsored by Open World Leadership Center, an exchange program run by Congress.

The center has offered a “rule of law” judicial exchange program for the past eight years to give Russians an inside look at the U.S. judicial system and develop ties with the U.S. judges and lawyers.

In Portland, the Russian delegation will meet representatives from the Multnomah County juvenile justice system – including judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment providers, probation officers, detention officials and others.