Forensic Evidence - The Reality of Today's Cases

In-Person Course: Forensic Evidence - The Reality of Today's Cases

December 9 - 11, 2024

Savannah, GA

Registration for NDAA's Forensic Evidence is full! Please email training@ndaajustice.org to add yourself to the waitlist. 

Registration is open for the 2025 Forensic Evidence course! August 5 - 7, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Forensic evidence in today’s world comes from an array of new and ever-expanding sources. As these types of evidence expand, so must your knowledge of a variety of forms of forensic evidence. Investigators, prosecutors, Judges, and prospective jurors are being overwhelmed with a multitude of sciences in the field and in the courtroom! You must understand the benefits, as well as the challenges with forensic evidence. Today prosecutors must know proper guidelines for collection, acquisition, storage, and presentation of physical and digital evidence; about rapid changes in technology; prepare for upcoming battles with the big data giants; use of anti-forensic techniques by criminals; use of free online tools for investigation; and the interpretation of the meaning and application of forensics for evidentiary purposes. Join NDAA and our experienced subject matter experts as we explore these issues together! 

NDAA is bringing together seasoned faculty, including experienced prosecutors, investigators, scientific experts, and forensic experts as they provide effective techniques and strategies that will increase your ability to successfully prosecute your cases. 

Tentative Topics Include: 

• Digital Evidence – The Nuts and Bolts of Overcoming Typical Objections
• Imaging and Extracting Evidence from Devices
• DNA and the Science Today
• Vehicle Technologies and Your Case 
• Using Cell Towers and CDRs to Build Your Case 
• Overcoming Challenges with Forensic Evidence in Cold Cases 
• Using Courtroom Technologies to Present Forensic Evidence 
• Confronting New Defenses to Forensic Evidence 
• Cellebrite – Tips and Tricks for Prosecutors 
• NDCAC – Who are they and How Can They Help? 
• Crypto - Using Blockchain Intelligence in Investigations and Prosecutions 
• How Forensics and Technology are Changing Firearm Investigations and Prosecutions 
• The Forensics of Arson Investigations

Special Thanks to the Forensic Evidence Course Sponsor!

CivicEye serves as an ally to prosecutors, providing a secure, cloud-based platform with digital evidence and case management solutions to optimize case proceedings from intake to eDiscovery to verdict. The connectivity within our platform offers an integrated solution, enabling your team to quickly analyze evidence, build strong cases, secure convictions and advocate for your community’s safety.

Cost:

Members: $795

Non-members: $945

If you would like to become a member, please join here!

Eligibility: 

NDAA’s mission to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. In consideration of this commitment, NDAA requires that all those in attendance of our programs currently work in or work closely with prosecution: NDAA invites prosecutors, lawyers, and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal and military government attorneys’ offices, as well as law enforcement and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 

If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact training@ndaajustice.org

Questions? 

Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.

Anticipated CLE credits will be 10 hours.

All other attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information. At the conclusion of the course and after completion of the electronic evaluation survey, all attendees will receive a uniform continuing education certificate that they may use to report their continuing education hours to their state bar or reporting agency. Questions regarding CLE can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org.

Please submit all requests to NDAA in writing via email to Logan Silverman at lsilverman@ndaajustice.org. All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the NDAA event to receive a full refund. Full refunds cannot be approved for requests received after this date. Should you need to cancel your registration less than 30 days but more than 14 days before the event, a 75% refund will be granted with a written request. NDAA regrets that refunds/credit will not be given for cancellations within 14 days of the event or for no-shows. However, substitutions are gladly accepted at any time. Should another office member want to attend the course in your place please contact Logan Silverman at lsilverman@ndaajustice.org.

*NDAA reserves the right to update this policy on an as-needed basis.

For more information on NDAA’s policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct, please visit our Policies page.

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Savannah

2 W Bay Street

Savannah, GA 31401

**The hotel room block is sold out**

You can book at the regular rate directly through the hotel website at Hyatt | Select Room or one of the other hotels in the vicinity. 

The recommended attire is business casual.