OPAA JUVENILE PROSECUTOR TRAINING - 2014
Frank B. Willis Government Building, Delaware, Ohio August 28, 2014

This one day training will be geared toward the juvenile prosecutor, but all are welcome to attend. Unfortunately, due to venue space issues, attendance is limited to 120 attendees so register early!

Thursday, August 28

9:00 - 10:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

10:00 - 11:30 How To Prepare The Juvenile Witness Or Victim
Interviewing, preparing, and examining juvenile witnesses presents unique challenges to trial prosecutors. This presentation will discuss these challenges and suggest strategies the practitioner can employ to address them.
Prosecutor Carol O’Brien, and
Douglas N. Dumolt, Assistant Prosecutor
Both of Delaware County

11:30 - 11:45 Break

11:45 - 12:30 Legislative Update
An overview of recent case law affecting the prosecution of juveniles. This session will cover delinquency, traffic, abuse, neglect and dependency cases. Also custody and malpractice issues will be discussed.
Magistrate David A. Hejmanowski
Delaware County

12:30 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 Social Media Tools For The Juvenile Prosecutor
The age of social media presents new challenges to the juvenile prosecutor. We will discuss gathering and preserving Facebook, KIK, and Instagram (or the latest craze of the day) evidence and using it in court. We will also discuss the “sexting” trend and how to better handle these cases.
Brad L. Gessner, Chief Counsel
Summit County

3:00 - 3:15 Break

3:15 - 4:00 The Basics Of Juvenile Competency- From A Prosecutor’s Perspective
In 2011 Ohio enacted ORC §2152.51-59, which defines juvenile competency and the process by which a juvenile defendant’s competency is assessed, adjudicated, and- when necessary- attained. This workshop will give an overview of the legal concept of competency, and details of the Ohio law. Particular emphasis will be given to what prosecutors might focus on as the process winds through juvenile proceedings.
Douglas J. Althauser, Esquire
Lewis Center, Ohio

OPAA HAS REQUESTED 4.5 HOURS OF CLE TRAINING CREDITS FOR THIS ONE DAY TRAINING

The registration fee of $75.00 covers all materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments at breaks.

NOTE: If any registrant has special dietary needs, contact Delores at
614-221-1266, so that advance arrangements can be made.