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Basic interviewing techniques examined


The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques” Tuesday through Thursday, May14-16, beginning at 9 a.m.

This webinar is held pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 1985-5, which states, in part: “A probation officer/caseworker ... must complete the Michigan Judicial Institute certification training for juvenile court staff within two years after date of employment.” (Administrative Order No. 1985-5, § I.C.1.b.1.).

This webinar is mandatory for all family division/juvenile court staff requiring certification.

To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”

ADTC hosts annual meeting, election


The Association of Defense Trial Counsel will host its 58th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms.

The event will honor outgoing President Timothy P. Brady and past presidents of the ADTC.  

The election of officers and directors will also take place.

The evening will begin with  cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program commencing promptly at 6 p.m.  Dinner will be served immediately following program.  

Coat and tie are required.

Cost for the meeting is $40 for past presidents, $75 for ADTC members, and $85 for non-members.  

To confirm attendance, call Michelle Brady at 313-999-9124 or by e-mail at adtc.detroit@gmail.com.

‘People v Poole’ discussed at webinar


The Michigan State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center will present “People v Poole (2024): A Training for Defenders” online Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

In People v Poole (2024), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that individuals who were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing, regardless of when that sentence was imposed.

This training is designed for the defense teams who will be handling Poole resentencings.

Speakers will include:

• Ashley Craythorne - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit

• Tina Olson - managing attorney, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit

• Chelsea Richardson - mitigation specialist supervisor, SADO

• Claire Ward - assistant defender, SADO Juvenile Lifer Unit

To register for the webinar, visit www.sado.org/go/Poole.  For questions, email cdrc@sado.org.

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