1. Disbanding Courts

2. Reason Courts Disband Lack of membership recruitment
Failure to elect officers
Lack of program and projects
Failure to function as a court
Conflict

3. Steps to Prevent Disbandment
Request six month reprieve
Collect outstanding National and State dues
Work on membership recruitment
Work on officers’ recruitment
Consider new projects and programs
Need consistency
Undertake conflict resolutions

4. Prior to meeting Send letters asking members to attend.
Ensure that a state representative will attend the meeting.
Order transfer forms
State Representative will pick up checkbook to ensure that no money is spent.

5. Disbandment Meeting Send letter to disband Have sign-in sheet
Take minutes
Discuss possibility of saving court
Member moves to disband
Ensure all debts paid
Remaining assets go to state
Set official disbandment date (at least 30 days).
Collect transfer applications
Collect National materials
Collect State materials