CMIT - Effective Courtroom Testimony

Effective Courtroom Testimony - PM

This course will assist attendees in discovering their role in the judicial process. It will provide attendees with information and tips for when they are called to testify. Through the presentation and question/answer, attendees will take away useful information for the next time they hit the witness stand.

Topics

Professionalism on the Witness Stand
Presentation by the Witness
Connecting with the Jury
The Role of Each Person in the Courtroom
Your Role in Assisting the Court in Decision Making

Who Should Attend?

Jail/Prison
Community Corrections
Leadership
Other
Law Enforcement
Community Corrections
Jail Staff
Adult and Juvenile Probation

Training Hours:

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

For more information, contact:

Kelli Fraley, Program Specialist
Phone: (936) 294-1640
ksf028@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

May 28, 2026 (1:00pm) - May 28, 2026 (5:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

May 15, 2026

Cost:

$65.00

Location*:

George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom
Sam Houston State University
816 17th Street
Huntsville, Texas 77340

Hotel*:

University Hotel
1610 Bobby K. Marks Dr.
Huntsville, Texas 77340
Phone: 936-496-2151
Website: www.hotel.shsu.edu

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation Policy: If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted. If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.