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Guide to Detainable Offenses under the Pretrial Fairness Act

The Pretrial Fairness Act allows for pretrial release for all persons charged with offenses before conviction, except in cases of detainable offenses where dangerousness or willful flight is involved. The state must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant poses a real and present t

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Understanding Pretrial Motions in Limine in Civil Pretrial Practice

Pretrial motions in limine (MIL) play a crucial role in civil pretrial practice by seeking evidentiary rulings in advance to control the introduction of evidence at trial. These motions aim to prevent the admission of irrelevant, inadmissible, or prejudicial evidence and can also facilitate the intr

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Civil Pretrial Practice: Understanding Responsive Pleadings and Motions

Introduction to responding to a lawsuit in civil pretrial practice, covering the timing, deadlines for service of complaint, types of responses (answer, motion), default judgment consequences, and the importance of filing an answer to defend against allegations.

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Discovery Motions in Civil Pretrial Practice

In civil pretrial practice, discovery motions play a crucial role when the opposing party fails to respond adequately to formal discovery requests. These motions include Motion to Compel, Motion to Compel Further, and Motion to Deem Facts Admitted. By filing these motions, parties can seek court ord

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Understanding Trial Advocacy: Stages and Differences

Explore the key stages of trial advocacy, from pretrial motions to closing arguments, and learn about the distinctions between civil and criminal trials. Gain insights into the process of building a compelling case, engaging with jurors, and presenting evidence effectively.

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Understanding Prosecutor-Led Diversion Programs in Criminal Justice

Explore the various aspects of prosecutor-led diversion programs, including their goals, target populations, and potential challenges. Learn about different models such as Pretrial Diversion and Deflection Models, and access valuable resources for further study and evaluation.

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PSO Court Services Competencies: Knowledge and Skills for Pretrial Services Agency

This content outlines the competencies required for Pretrial Services Officers (PSOs) in Court Services, focusing on knowledge of diagnostic systems, regulatory requirements, organizational protocols, mental health conditions, and more. It details the expectations, skills, and competencies PSOs need

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Improving Equity in Minnesota's Criminal Justice System

Dive into the racial disparities present in the Minnesota criminal justice system, focusing on pretrial and trial stages, bail issues, and pretrial detention facts. Explore the impact on marginalized communities and the need for reform to promote fairness and justice.

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2020 IAC Legislative Review: Overview and Highlights

The 2020 IAC Legislative Review discusses key bills, funding allocations, eligible expenses, and session insights. It covers various topics such as small business grants, pretrial supervision programs, and public defender services. Get informed about legislative developments and changes in Idaho wit

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Expert Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Legal Insights

Explore the complexities of expert testimony in child sexual abuse cases, encompassing the challenges, legal nuances, potential changes in the law, pretrial preparation strategies, and trial tactics. From bad news such as expert vouching to potential good news of evolving scientific standards, this

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Line Supervisor Competencies in Pretrial Services Agency

As a Line Supervisor in a Pretrial Services Agency, the competencies revolve around leveraging human capital resources, leading others, building relationships, demonstrating organizational savvy, effective communication, delivering quality results, taking initiative, problem-solving, decision-making

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Understanding Pretrial, Probation, and Parole in the Criminal Justice System

Explore the concepts of pretrial, probation, and parole in the United States. Learn about their definitions, functions, and significance in the criminal justice process. Discover the differences in costs between incarceration and community supervision. Gain insights into current trends and national

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Assistant Pretrial Services Officer Competencies

Assistant Pretrial Services Officers are required to demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in various competencies such as supervision procedures, court services, drug testing protocols, technical expertise, organizational knowledge, and communication skills. They handle tasks related to supervising

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Pretrial Reform 2.0 Presentation for Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission

Presentation discussing key recommendations for pretrial reform in Hawaii including fairness in bail reports, faster bail processes, and fewer release conditions. The presentation also addresses recommendations that have not been implemented, legislative history, and target populations for reform ef

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State Crime Lab Drug Sampling Protocols

Using the State Crime Lab's drug sampling protocols for defense involves understanding three sampling methods: administrative sample selection, threshold sample selection, and hypergeometric sampling plan. The hypergeometric plan allows experts to make assumptions about the chemical composition of u

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Illinois Judicial Branch Public Relations Plan Pretrial Implementation

The Illinois Judicial Branch's Pretrial Implementation Task Force is working to implement recommendations and prepare stakeholders for changes in the law to be effective from January 1, 2023. Led by Judge Stuckert, the Task Force provides guidance on the Pretrial Fairness Act, emphasizing the import

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Pretrial Services Agency Competencies in Treatment: Knowledge and Skills Assessment

This content outlines the competencies required in the area of treatment by pretrial services agencies. It focuses on the knowledge and skills related to substance-related treatment, mental health disorders, supervision procedures, treatment programs, regulatory knowledge, HISP monitoring policies,

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Understanding Mass Torts, MDLs, and Class Actions

Mass torts involve a high degree of commonality among claims, while MDLs allow for consolidation of pretrial proceedings across districts. Class actions follow FRCP 23 and can be part of an MDL. Litigating mass torts may not require an MDL if certain conditions are met. The US Judicial Panel on Mult

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Santa Cruz County Probation Department Pretrial Services Overview

The Santa Cruz County Probation Department emphasizes public safety, evidence-based practices, and efficient use of jail space through pretrial services. By implementing actuarial risk tools, providing tailored supervision, and utilizing evidence-based techniques, they aim to reduce pretrial detenti

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Pretrial Services Agency Competencies for Program Directors

Competencies for Program Directors and Deputy Program Directors include leveraging human capital resources, building relationships, providing customer service, effective communication, delivering quality results, taking initiative, strategic planning, problem-solving, technical expertise, and adapta

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Virginia State Crime Commission Pretrial Services Study Highlights

The Virginia State Crime Commission has conducted a comprehensive study on pretrial services agencies, focusing on the statutory mission and the pretrial process. The study examined the use of pretrial services supervision for defendants, indigent defendant placement, fees associated with supervisio

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Mental Health Offender Program: Addressing Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System

A pilot program, M.H.O.P., aims to reduce the burden on the criminal justice system by providing pretrial release, personalized care plans, and court supervision for defendants with mental illness. By addressing the needs of the mentally ill, the program strives to break the cycle of criminal behavi

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Procurement and Evaluation Process for Treatment Services in the District of Minnesota

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services District of Minnesota is engaging in the acquisition of treatment services, transitional housing, and mentoring agreements. The process involves assessing current client needs, identifying vendors, and issuing request for proposal packets. Mandatory requireme

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Bail Reform: The New York Experience and Impact

Highlighting the bail reform efforts in New York, this content showcases the key goals, original reforms, amended reforms, and the statewide results. By aiming to reduce pretrial detention, mitigate the criminalization of poverty, curtail racial inequity, and promote public safety, New York's reform

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Impact of Criminal Justice Reform in New Jersey

Evaluation of New Jersey's Criminal Justice Reform (CJR) reveals a significant shift towards a risk-based pretrial system, with a reduction in misdemeanor arrests and changes in case processing post-reform. The reform led to fewer warrant-issued cases, a decline in misdemeanor offenses, and altered

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Comprehensive Overview of Washoe County Pretrial Services Program

Delve into the history, statistics, and functioning of the Washoe County Pretrial Services Program led by Heather Condon. Explore the goals, teams, assessment, and supervision processes. Gain insights into successful outcomes, judicially imposed bail, and statistics from various phases. This detaile

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Expert Witness Issues in Family Law Cases

Explore the admissibility of evidence in family law cases involving expert witnesses, including expert interrogatories, reports, depositions, motions in limine, direct examination, and cross-examination strategies. Delve into Daubert/Lanigan issues, pretrial disclosures, qualifications, bias, relati

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