Testifying in Court for Nonlawyers

State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) presents an opportunity for training in: Testifying in Court for Nonlawyers.

When: Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 9:00 am -- 4:15 pm
Where: The Hall of Justice, 925 West Ottawa, Lansing, 48909

The morning portion of this full-day training will feature the components of witness testimony and courtroom hearing procedures. Through group discussion and mock trial practice exercises, the afternoon portion will help caseworkers develop and expand their courtroom presentations and improve their ability to testify effectively. The training will focus on the roles and responsibilities of adoption, foster care, and protective services workers as they relate to child protective proceedings. The training will explain the importance of being prepared and how preparedness improves courtroom performance. The presenter will discuss the do’s and don’ts of testifying in court, including courtroom demeanor and the substantive elements of effective testimony.

Target Audience: Child Protective Services and Foster Care caseworkers for the Michigan Department of Human Services, tribes, and private agencies.

For content  information: Please contact Noah Bradow, Management Analyst, at (517) 373-2621 or BradowN@courts.mi.gov.   

For general assistance: For general assistance, please contact Kate McPherson, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at McphersonK@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-5322.

Registration IS required.
On-site registration is NOT available.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. You should submit your registration as soon as possible to increase the likelihood that your registration will be confirmed. Please do not register to attend this training unless you have scheduling flexibility and have received the necessary authorization to attend.

Online Registration
Click here and follow the steps below http://webcast.you-niversity.com/youtools/companies/viewSchedule.asp?affiliateId=132&affiliateId=133

1. Open the website above
2. Click on the training title “Testifying in Court for Non-Lawyers”.
3. Select “Register” in the cream text box.
4. Complete the form.
5. Select “Register”.
6. An automatic email will be sent to you immediately after you register.
7. A second confirmation email will be sent to you approximately two weeks before the training.

If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Kate McPherson as soon as possible at 517-373-5322 or mcphersonk@courts.mi.gov.

To receive in-service training credit, your training facility coordinator must document completion on OTP/JJOLT. For questions regarding documentation of in-service training on OTP/JJOLT contact the Help Desk at DHS-CWTIOTP@michigan.gov or call (313) 465-2603.