ON-DEMAND: BACK IN THE COURTROOM: PRACTICING DURING THE PANDEMIC PROJECT
December 16, 2020 | OnlineRecorded on December 16, 2020. Join AAJ members who recently conducted in-person and virtual jury trials. They will answer your biggest questions about what it's like to conduct a jury trial during COVID-19.
- What is it like to be back in the courtroom during a pandemic?
- What safety precautions were implemented?
- Was any of the trial conducted virtually?
- What was the overall sentiment of the jurors?
AAJ is not responsible for accrediting or reporting CLE credits for On-Demand programs. Each attorney is responsible for ensuring their state accepts self-application for self-study CLE credits. FAQs on CLE and Education programs can be found HERE.
This on-demand course contains the webinar recording, full course materials, and agenda from the program as well as a certificate of completion for attendees to use when applying for 115 general minutes of self-study MCLE credit.
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2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
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WELCOME & OVERVIEW OF AAJ'S PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE • In- Person Vs. Virtual Voir Dire • Where Are Trials Happening? • Scheduling Your Trial During a Pandemic: Good Idea? If So, How? |
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2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
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CONDUCTING IN-PERSON JURY TRIALS DURING A PANDEMIC • Voir Dire Logistics • Courtroom Set Up (A/V, Social Distancing, Venue) • Personal Protective Equipment for Jurors, Witnesses, Attorneys, Judges • Live Vs. Virtual Expert Testimony • Communication Obstacles • The "Fear Factor" |
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3:15 – 3:45 p.m
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HOW TO TRY YOUR CASE TO A VIRTUAL JURY • Voir Dire and Jury Deliberations • Opening Statements and Closing Arguments • Witness Testimony • Video Depositions Vs. Live • Using Demonstratives with Live Witnesses • Cross-Examination Using Exhibits |
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3:45 – 3:50 p.m.
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SPONSOR PRESENTATION |
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3:50 - 4:00 p.m..
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
| 4:00 p.m.
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ADJOURN |
