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Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals

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

  • Foundations of Effective Courtroom Testimony and Courtroom Demeanor and Credibility
  • Effective Report Writing and Documentation
  • Direct and Cross Examination
  • The Role of Each Person in the Courtroom
  • Constitutional Issues in Testimony
  • Probation and Revocation Hearings
  • Mock Testimony

Who Should Attend?

  • Law Enforcement
  • County Corrections
  • Probation personnel
  • Jail/Prison personnel
  • Detention officers

Training Hours:

8

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:

October 28, 2026 (8:00am) - October 28, 2026 (5:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

October 21, 2026

Cost:

$125.00

Location*:

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Training Academy
1500 Circle Drive
Ft. Worth, TX 76119

Hotel*:


Hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. Below are some suggestions for the area.
Towne Place Suites by Marriott
4200 International Plaza
Fort Wort, Texas 76109
817-732-2224
8 miles away

Hampton Inn Fort Worth Cityview
4799 S W Loop 820
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-346-7845
8.4 miles away

Holiday Inn and Suites Southwest
4609 Citylake Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-292-4900
8.7 miles away

Courtyard by Marriott Cityview
6400 Overton Ridge Blvd
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-294-7600
8.8 miles away

LaQuinta Inn & Suites Burleson
225 E. Alsbury Blvd
Burleson, Texas 76028
817-349-7574
10.3 miles away

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

Additional Information:

Lunch is on your own. A one-hour break will be given.

Cancellation Policy: Registered conference participants will be responsible for 50% 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.

Cancellations received after this deadline will incur 100% of the registration fee.

If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant or agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if it has not already been paid.

Substitutions of attendees are permitted at any time.

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