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Course Description

A working knowledge of the Rules of Evidence is essential to the prosecutor’s success with any argument concerning the admission or exclusion of evidence. The Evidence for Prosecutors Course provides a comprehensive overview of the federal rules with knowledgeable faculty discussing the relationship of the rules to each other and the common law. In addition, this course will afford state and local prosecutors the opportunity to discuss emerging evidentiary issues and trends in criminal prosecutions.

Topics included at this year’s course include:

• 404 (b) Uncharged Misconduct
  
• Expert and Opinion Testimony
  
• Identification Evidence
  
• Impeachment Evidence
  
• Real and Demonstrative Evidence
  
• Admissibility and Use of Documentary Evidence
  
• Constitutional Issues
  
• Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct
  
• Hearsay after Crawford v. Washington
  
• Testimonial Privileges
  
• Protecting the Record
  
• Ethics and Professionalism
  
• Objection and Motion Practice

Course Information

Eligibility: Evidence for Prosecutors is open to lawyers in local, state, federal and military prosecutors' offices.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $595, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Arizona Golf Resort. The group rate is $122 single occupancy per night for a deluxe guestroom, a one bedroom suite is $142 per night single occupancy; additional guest for each is $15 per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by September 12, 2008 by calling the hotel at800-528-8282 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at 800-247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9am - 6pm Central) for airfare and rental car reservations. United Airlines is offering a special rate for this course - refer to code 563WD if you prefer to make your own airline reservation! Hertz offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys – refer to NCDA Corporate Discount Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals to the National College of District Attorneys - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.