Virtual: Proactive Prosecution: Protecting the Record and Overcoming Pre-Trial Issues During COVID-19

Webinar
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EDT
90-minute presentation includes a Q&A session 

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new issues and exacerbated persisting challenges for prosecutors, who are consistently faced with the task of preparing cases that are victim-centered, sensitive to constitutional guarantees, and resilient to vulnerabilities on appeal. Virtual hearings and other accommodations made to criminal justice processes in light of COVID-19 implicate concerns related to the rights of victims and defendants, as well as the public’s right to open and accessible proceedings. Issues related to pre-trial detention and potential continuances also take on new dimensions during the pandemic. Furthermore, the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, and the complexity it adds to cases, lends itself to the litigation of novel defense motions and challenges. An effective response to this unprecedented time requires proactive consideration of statutes and case law and also engages fundamental principles of pre-trial practice.

This webinar addresses potential legal issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses strategies to prepare for defense challenges and mitigate appellate exposure.

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be better able to:

• Proactively identify legal issues arising from pandemic-related delays.
• Respond to motions raised in context of COVID-19 accommodations.
• Establish detailed record on impact of pandemic and due diligence measures taken in response.

Presented by:

Patti Powers, Attorney Advisor, AEquitas
Jon Kurland, Attorney Advisor, AEquitas

Registration for this event is free!

Questions?

Questions about this event? Contact CNA at covid19_courts@cna.org.