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Criminal Pretrial and Post-Trial Challenges:
Solutions for Bail, Supervision and Sentencing

August 24-27, 2009 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985
Early Discount: $885 by 5/26/09
Conference Fee: $235

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Many judges struggle with decisions that occur at arraignment and similar decisions that resurface at sentencing. After attending this course, participants will be able to summarize the federal constitutional parameters, case law, and statutes that govern the decision to release or detain defendants; assess the dangerousness or flight potential of defendants; identify the history and recent developments in the law related to pretrial decision making; measure the effectiveness of the pretrial process and procedures in their jurisdictions; order appropriate and effective sentences; assess defendants more efficiently prior to sentencing; and, identify different sentencing alternatives. Additionally, participants will explore some of the problem-solving court models that handle post-plea and post-incarceration defendants. Online materials will be available for participants to complete approximately six weeks prior to the course start date. At that time, judges will receive an email with the website location and their login information. Participants should plan to set aside approximately two to four hours of time to review and complete the materials prior to the course.

Qualifies as an elective for the Certificate in Judicial Development, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Other Criminal Courses

The NJC offers several other criminal courses designed specifically for judges who handle criminal cases.

Conducting the Trial
(JS 632)

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues:
A Web-Based Course

Best Practices in Handling Cases with
Self-Represented Litigants

Impaired Driving Case Essentials

Handling Capital Cases (JS 623)