Rolling Stoned: DRE for Prosecutors
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | –, Richmond, VA
Prosecutors will be involved in this in-depth training to educate on how Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) can be important in their DUI and DUI-D cases. This training provides detailed information about the DRE’s expertise, types of evidence the DRE can provide roadside, during trial and in consultation for another law enforcement officer’s case, introduction to the DRE evaluation, DRE report, an in-depth discussion of the drug categories, how to qualify your DRE as an expert witness, DRE during trial and more.
This training is for Virginia prosecutors. Certified DRE(s) from the same jurisdiction are also invited to register and join the training. If a prosecutor has a DRE in a nearby jurisdiction they consult with, or may call as a witness, these DREs will also be admitted. This training will include information for relevant questions to be asked to the DRE and preparation for trial.
This training is not a substitute for the DRE Program which law enforcement officers are required to attend in order to become Drug Recognition Experts.
The training is in Richmond on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Lunch will be provided to all students. Lodging is provided to students whose office is more than 25 miles from the training venue. Those overnight attendees are eligible for reimbursement for meals not provided during the training. Reimbursement is made following CASC policy. Mileage will not be reimbursed.
Additional information will be sent to you by email to the email address you entered during registration.
For information contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Trial Advocacy Program 2026
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-12 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Trial Ad is an intensive five-day training program. This program begins on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7, 2026, and ends on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Thursday afternoon is free time.
The program offers approximately 18 CLE hours. Students attend lectures and demonstrations given by prosecutors and physicians covering medical, legal, and tactical aspects of the prosecution of a child abuse case, focusing on abusive head trauma. Attendees will be assigned to workshop groups for intensive small group learning and practical learning purposes. Video feedback of student performances will be given by faculty. Professional actors play the roles of witnesses for student cross examination skills. Attendance is limited to 35 students. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, a link to download an application will be emailed to each applicant and is to be completed and returned to CASC. Applications are due by COB on April 1, 2026. Those accepted will be notified no later than April 21, 2026.
There is no tuition. A private hotel room will be provided to attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Mileage to and from the program is not covered. Parking is free.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu
Click here to register.

Annual Summer Conference 2026
2026-07-30 - 2026-08-02 | –, Virginia Beach, VA
The VACA 87th Annual Summer Conference will be held July 30 – August 2, 2026, at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

This single-track continuing legal education program offering approximately 12.0 MCLE credits is open to all Virginia prosecutors.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Registration opens in May 2026.

Investigation and Prosecution of Gang Cases ("Gang Busters XII")
2026-09-13 - 2026-09-18 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Gang Busters is an intensive, workshop-style, interactive training course on the prosecution of gang cases, similar to TOP GUN one of CASC’s longest running programs. This program covers the latest developments in the law, the criminal practices used, an exercise in qualifying as a gang expert and the latest developments in gang investigation and prosecution.
This five-day training will be held in Williamsburg and is open to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement. Attendance is limited to 20 teams, each of which consists of a prosecutor and a law enforcement investigator from a given jurisdiction. Attendance at all sessions of the program is mandatory.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the application.
Lodging is provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. All meals are provided or reimbursed at the state per diem rate. However, travel/mileage to and from the training is not covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Registration opens in March.

Executive Program 2026
2026-12-02 - 2026-12-04 | –, Charlottesville, VA
The Executive Program is a training seminar devoted to management issues, with attendance restricted to the 120 elected Commonwealth’s Attorneys and Chief Deputies. The program addresses leadership skills, office management, case management, employment practices and personnel issues, police relations, press and public relations and other topics important to prosecutors in leadership positions.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Registration will open in September 2026.
