Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council

Council Meeting
2022-08-04 15:00, 2022-08-07 08:30 (America/New_York) | –, Virginia Beach, VA

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
2022-08-08, 2022-08-24, 2022-09-19 | VA
These one (1) day programs include everything you need to know about investigating and prosecuting drug impaired driving offenses, including cannabis impaired driving. Each program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m. These training programs are open to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers. Lunch and snacks will be provided on site during each program. MCLE and PIC-3 credits are pending.
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.
DUID will be offered six times at the following locations. To register, please click on link below for your preferred date and location.
May 9, 2022 – Harrisonburg, Click Here to Register
June 22, 2022 – Tidewater (Chesapeake), Click Here to Register
July 18, 2022 – Lynchburg, Click Here to Register
August 8, 2022 – Northern Virginia (Chantilly), Click Here to Register
August 24, 2022 – Richmond, Click Here to Register
September 19, 2022 – Bristol, Click Here to Register
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.

Investigation and Prosecution of Gang Cases ("Gang Busters VIII")
2022-09-11 - 2022-09-16 | 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. Attendance is limited to 20 teams, each of which consists of a prosecutor and a law enforcement investigator from a given jurisdiction. 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. The training will be held in Williamsburg. This is a five day program. There is no tuition: housing, private rooms, for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site and all meals are provided or reimbursed. Mileage to and from the training is not covered.
This program is open to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration by both team members, a link to download an application will be emailed to each team member to be completed and returned to CASC. Deadline to apply and submit applications is July 15, 2022.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.

Council Meeting
2022-09-21 12:00, 2022-11-09 12:00, 2023-01-24 11:00, 2023-02-14 11:00 | –, Richmond, VA

Sound of Silence (Child Abuse)
2022-09-25 - 2022-09-30 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
CASC is offering an intensive 5-day training for 10 prosecutor/law enforcement/cps teams on investigating and prosecuting child abuse. This course will cover child disclosure issues, investigation and prosecution strategies, working as an MDT, identifying abusive injuries, vicarious trauma and more. The program is free. Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site and parking will be provided, and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 10 teams. Teams are to be comprised of one prosecutor, one investigator and one child protective services worker from the same jurisdiction.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration you will receive an emailed confirmation which includes a link to download the application to be completed and returned to CASC.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.

Advanced DUI - Williamsburg
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-28 | Williamsburg, VA
Advanced DUI – Topics to be covered at this intensive training include Investigative Stops, Field Sobriety Tests and the PBT, Breath and Blood Testing Issues, issues in Manslaughter cases, charging decisions, checkpoints and DMV transcripts.. The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. Much like our TOP GUN Program, this training program utilizes a team-training format requiring a team consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction.
This training will be limited to 36 resident attendees and 10 commuting attendees. Lodging and meals will be covered for those who reside more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training site. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Preference is given to teams consisting of an officer and a prosecutor from the same jurisdiction. Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program – confirmation of selection for the program will be sent out by August 15, 2022. Details on the training facility and program will be provided in the confirmation letter.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu or 757-775-2799.
Click here to register for Advanced DUI.

Trauma to Trial
2022-10-02 - 2022-10-07 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
CASC again is offering an intensive 5-day training for 12 prosecutor/law enforcement teams on the topic of investigating and prosecuting adult non-stranger sexual assaults. Learn how to keep your victim on board through trial. Learn how to get the evidence you need to overcome the consent defense. Find out the real truth about false reports. The program is free. Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training site and parking will be provided and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 12 teams. Teams are to be comprised of one prosecutor and one investigator from the same jurisdiction. Since there have been substantial changes to the content of this course, anyone who attended prior to 2017 may re-apply if they wish to attend again.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration a link to download an application will be emailed to both team members to be completed and returned to CASC.

Murder One: Basic Homicide Prosecution
2022-11-13 - 2022-11-16 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
A four-day training program for approximately 30 prosecutors on essential homicide prosecution skills to include Ethics: Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence. The training will cover all aspects of preparing and trying a successful homicide case from voir dire to closing argument. Emphasis will be on investigations and working with witnesses, evidence gathering and presentation, preparation of expert witnesses and forensics as well as meeting common defenses including alibi, NGRI, misidentifications, causation of death and self-defense.
Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the venue and all meals, will be provided or reimbursed but mileage to and from the program will not be covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.

Murder Two: Advanced Homicide Prosecution
2022-11-16 - 2022-11-19 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
A four-day training program for approximately 30 prosecutors on advanced homicide prosecution skills to include Ethics: Discovery, Exculpatory Evidence. The training will examine difficult challenges in homicide cases, including child homicides, multi-defendant cases, no-body and cold cases. This training will also examine advanced issues such as mental health defenses and capital cases. Previous attendance at one of CASC’s Homicide programs is a pre-requisite, unless CASC permission is granted.
Lodging for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the venue and all meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program will not be covered.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu.
Click here to register

Executive Program
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-02 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, 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. The VACA annual meeting will be held on Friday, December 2.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.
Click here to register.

Prosecutor Bootcamp: A Comprehensive Training for the New Prosecutor
2023-01-29 - 2023-02-03 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
Prosecutor Bootcamp is a week-long intensive training for the new prosecutor. It will be held in Staunton, Virginia. This program is open to prosecutors with three years or less experience. Specific topics to be covered include trial skills, evidentiary issues, practice in General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, work-life balance, and legal writing, among others.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the program venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further details. This training is limited to 30 students who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with a preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
Prosecutor Bootcamp will be held twice in 2023, January 29 – February 3 and August 20 – 25. Please use the link below to register for the date of your choice, you may only register for one of the programs.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu
Registration for January 29 – February 3, 2023 is closed. Please contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu to be added the waitlist.
Click here to register for August 20 – 25, 2023

Investigation and Prosecution of Intimate Partner Violence ("Guns and Roses")
2023-02-05 - 2023-02-10 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
CASC is offering an intensive 6-day training for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement on investigating and prosecuting intimate partner violence. This course will cover IPV dynamics, investigation and prosecution strategies, strangulation, prosecuting cases with uncooperative victims, forfeiture by wrongdoing and more.
The program is free. Lodging and parking will be provided and meals will be reimbursed at state per diem rates. Mileage is NOT covered and will be the attendee’s responsibility.
Space is limited to 12 teams. Teams are to be comprised of one prosecutor and one investigator from the same jurisdiction.
ACCEPTANCE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY. Upon completion of the online registration you will receive an emailed confirmation which includes a link to download the application to be completed and returned to CASC.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Registration is closed.

CASC Ring of Fire: Arson Prosecutions Program
2023-02-06 - 2023-02-10 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CASC’s Arson Investigation & Prosecution program is focused on all aspects of Arson cases, including forensics, expert testimony, and legal aspects, and is focused on Arson as a tool of fraud. This program combines prosecutors, Virginia State Police/BCI investigators and insurance company fraud investigators for a week of team training including ATF arson specialists and a “live burn” where students will witness and then examine a crime scene. Lodging (for those whose offices are more than 25 from the venue) & meals are included, but mileage is not. The program begins at noon on Monday, February 6, and ends at noon on Friday, February 10, 2023.
This program is a rotating program with other topics involving insurance fraud. Previous attendees of other “Red Flag” insurance fraud programs (such as elder fraud) are welcome to attend.
Prosecutors may sign up using the link below provided by CASC. State Police should sign up using procedures outlined by Virginia State Police. Insurance Investigators should sign up using the procedures provided to them by their association.
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.

I.M.P.A.C.T., Training for the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Prosecutor: Initiating Meaningful Prosecution at Critical Times
2023-02-12 - 2023-02-15 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
A three and one-half day intensive training for the J&DR prosecutor. The program focuses on juvenile court practice & procedure and dealing with juvenile delinquency. Specific topics to be covered include juvenile brain development, juvenile trials & sentencing options, DJJ length of stay guidelines, substance abuse and juveniles, transfer/certification issues, juvenile sex-offenders and competency issues.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
Once you’ve registered, you will receive a confirmation email. This training is limited to 25 students who will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with preference for one attendee per jurisdiction. Multiple attendees from the same jurisdiction will be considered if space is available.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Registration is closed.

STARK - Stopping Technology-Facilitated Abuse of Rural Kids
2023-02-15 - 2023-02-17 | Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
The Trauma-Informed Prosecutor Project (TIPP), a national program of the Zero Abuse Project will present this prosecutor symposium. Although preference will be given to rural jurisdictions, the course is open and is relevant to all prosecutors regardless of jurisdiction size. Topics will include: Internet 101, Digital Forensics 101, Admissibility of Social Media and Digital Evidence, as well as an experiential component.
Lodging will be provided for attendees whose offices are more than twenty-five miles from the training venue. Meals will be provided or reimbursed, but mileage to and from the program is not covered.
This training is limited to 30 students.
For more information, contact Nancy Oglesby at noglesby@wm.edu.
Registration is closed.

Advanced DUI - Williamsburg
2023-02-27 - 2023-03-02 | –, Williamsburg, VA
Topics to be covered at this intensive training include Investigative Stops, Field Sobriety Tests and the PBT, Breath and Blood Testing Issues, issues in Manslaughter cases, charging decisions, checkpoints and DMV transcripts and more. The latest version of the Virginia DUI Manual will be distributed to participants. Much like our TOP GUN Program, this training program utilizes a team-training format requiring a team consisting of a prosecutor and a law enforcement officer from the same jurisdiction.
This training will be limited to 40 resident attendees and 10 commuting attendees. Lodging and meals will be covered for those who reside more than twenty-five (25) miles from the training site. Lunches will be provided for commuting attendees. No mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Preference is given to teams consisting of an officer and a prosecutor from the same jurisdiction. Registration does not guarantee acceptance to the program – confirmation of selection for the program will be sent out by January 9, 2023. You must be able to attend the entire program if accepted. Details on the training facility and program will be provided in future emails.
This program is for Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers only.
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu or 757-775-2799.
Click here to register for Advanced DUI.

CIIFER: Cyberattacks, Internet Investigations, Forensic Analysis and Electronic Records: Digital Evidence conference for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-23 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CIIFER is CASC’s new digital evidence conference, a two-day statewide conference welcoming prosecutors and law enforcement for a multi-track agenda that will include in-depth basic and advanced training on cyber-attacks, forensic analysis of digital devices, and obtaining digital records from third parties such as cellphone and internet providers. This program will include subject-matter experts from multiple disciplines as well as representatives from some of the nation’s largest internet-service providers. Prosecutors and law enforcement of all experience levels are welcome.
Attendees will be responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservation, and CASC will not be reimbursing travel expenses.
Click here to register.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu or 757-585-4370.

CIIFER: Zero Day
2023-03-21 | –, Williamsburg, VA
CIIFER: ZERO DAY is CASC’s new basic digital evidence course for prosecutors and law enforcement. Immediately preceding CASC’s annual CIIFER electronic evidence conference, ZERO DAY is a one-day, basic course to introduce basic legal and technical concepts to newcomers to digital evidence collection. The program will include prosecutor and law enforcement instructors. Registration is open to prosecutors and law enforcement who are seeking very basic instruction on the fundamental legal and technical concepts involved in collecting and analyzing digital evidence.
Attendees will be responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservation, and CASC will not be reimbursing travel expenses.
Click here to register.
For more information, contact Elliott J. Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.

Spring Institute 2023
2023-04-02 - 2023-04-05 | –, Norfolk, VA
The Spring Institute program agenda is a multi-track continuing legal education program offering up to 18 hours of live MCLE credits, emphasizing ethics, recent legislative enactments, recent judicial decisions, current developments in criminal law. Attendance is open to all Virginia prosecutors.
Click here to register for 2023 Spring Institute.
For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu

Zoom Limited Simulcast - 2023 Spring Institute
2023-04-02 - 2023-04-05 | Online, ONLINE
CASC is offering a limited simulcast of the 2023 Spring Institute. We will be simulcasting ONLY the General Sessions and Track A.
Any Virginia prosecutor may attend the 2023 Spring Institute in person or via the Zoom limited simulcast. You may not register for both. If you already have registered to attend the 2023 Spring Institute and you would like to switch to the limited Zoom simulcast option, you may do so, but your in-person registration will be cancelled. This decision will be final and you will not be able to change.
CASC needs to know well in advance how many people will attend Spring Institute online or in-person. Registration for the limited Zoom simulcast option will be open until Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Jill Harris at jcharris@wm.edu

Council Meeting
2023-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | –, Norfolk, VA

DUID Training for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
2023-04-11 | VA
These one (1) day programs include everything you need to know about investigating and prosecuting drug impaired driving offenses, including cannabis impaired driving. Each program will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:45 p.m. These training programs are open to Virginia prosecutors and law enforcement officers. Lunch and snacks will be provided on site during each program. Mileage will not be reimbursed. MCLE and PIC-3 credits are pending.
DUID will be offered six times at the following locations. To register, please click on link below for your preferred date and location.
April 11, 2023 – Tidewater (Suffolk), Click Here to Register
April 24, 2023 – Bristol, Click Here to Register
June 26, 2023 – Lynchburg, Click Here to Register
July 18, 2023 – Northern Virginia (Chantilly), Click Here to Register
August 15, 2023 – Richmond (N. Chesterfield), Click Here to Register
August 21. 2023 – Harrisonburg, Click Here to Register
For more information, contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.

Recognizing Opportunities for Early Intervention
2023-04-14 09:00 - 16:00 | –, Richmond, VA
CASC is excited to share a unique opportunity to host a free training for prosecutors, “Recognizing Opportunities for Early Intervention to Prevent Future Excessive Force,” designed for prosecutors who regularly review body camera footage and want to work with their departments to improve non-consensual police-citizen outcomes. This one-day training will take place on Friday, April 14 at CASC’s Training Facility at Truist Place (formerly Suntrust Building) in downtown Richmond.
No expenses will be reimbursed for this training
For more information, contact Elliott Casey at ejcasey@wm.edu.
Click here to register.

Rolling Stoned: DRE for Prosecutors
2023-04-18 - 2023-04-19 | –, Richmond, VA
This program will cover everything you need to know about the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program, including an introduction to the DRE evaluation, an in-depth discussion of the seven (7) drug categories, how to qualify your DRE as an expert witness, and more. The program will begin with registration on April 18 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and will conclude on April 19 at 4:30 p.m. Lodging will be provided for those traveling more than 25 miles. Lunch will be provided on April 18, breakfast and lunch will be provided on April 19. Mileage will not be reimbursed.
This training is open to Virginia prosecutors only. MCLE credits are pending.
Click here to register.
For information contact Paula Bruns at pmbruns@wm.edu.
