2011
Training Seminars
Introduction to Sentencing Guidelines
Learn to Score Guidelines Accurately Approved for 6 CLE credits The Introduction Seminars are designed for the attorney or criminal justice professional who is new to Virginia's sentencing guidelines. The seminar will begin with general background information on scoring each of the guidelines factors. Participants will be given the opportunity to do hands-on exercises utilizing the assistance of fellow participants and course instructors. Download registration form and make check payable to Treasurer of Virginia.
Advanced Sentencing Guidelines Topics and Ethical Hypotheticals
The advanced seminar is designed for the experienced guidelines user. It is recommeded that participants attend the "Introduction to Sentencing Guidelines' seminar before taking this seminar. The ethics portion is designed to address scenarios presented to the Commission involving the ethical use of sentencing guidelines. This seminar is a participatory workshop and requires participants to utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate complex sentencing guidelines issues. Download registration form and make check payable to Treasurer of Virginia.
Cost: $125.00 (fees waived for Commonwealth's Attorneys, Public Defenders, Probation and Parole Staff)
The 2010-11 Sentencing Guidelines Manual is required for this seminar.
