TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT:
Training Program: Tribal Court Trial Advocacy Training Program
Training Date: March 19 – 21, 2013
Training Location: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Course Description: Through lecture and practical exercises, the course will provide classroom instruction as well as breakout sessions instructing on Trial Preparation, Direct examination, Opening Statements, Exhibits and Evidentiary Foundations, Cross Examination, Impeachment, Closing Arguments, Opposing Strategies, and Sentencing Considerations. This program’s training emphasis will be on: Trafficking of Illegal Narcotics.
The Target Training Audience is: Tribal Court Judges, Tribal Court Prosecutors, and Tribal Court Public Defenders, and other tribal court personnel include: Former Tribal Prosecutors, University of New Mexico Tribal Public Defender experts, BIA Division of Courts, DOJ U.S. Attorney’s Offices, DOJ Access to Justice Initiative, and United States Office of Defender Services with Federal Public Defenders Office.
Cost: TUITION IS FREE. Participant’s Agency is responsible for Travel, Lodging, and per Diem costs associated with attending this program.
Training Registration Process: All applicants must submit a U.S. Indian Police Academy Training Application via Fax (505-563-3090). Applicants will receive a selection letter from the BIA to confirm the applicant has been registered to attend this training program. Scanned applications may be sent via e-mail to: veronica.toersbijns@bia.gov
Lodging Recommendations: 2500 E. 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada 89502. A block of rooms have been set aside under BIA-Tribal Courts. Please call (800) 501-2651 for reservations.
The block of rooms will be under BIA-Tribal Courts at a room rate of $59 plus tax. The block will be released on February 21, 2013.
Contact Information: Questions regarding this training program can be made to:
Wanda Brunson – Office of Tribal Justice Support at (202)513-7649 or Wanda.Brunson@bia.gov
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