We have added, in the Resources section, a file from the Department of Safety concerning DUI convictions posted to Driver's History.

If you get a call from the press or plan to speak at the Rotary, this file can provide conviction numbers for you.

DUI Convictions Posted to Driver History.pdf

Now available in the Resources section is the "Hardcore Drunk Driving Community Supervision Guide" a resource outlining probation and parole challenges, effective strategies and model programs. The guide was developed by members of the American Probation and Parole Association with the Century Council.

HCDD Community Supervision Guide.pdf

The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion on April 26, 2010 concerning Crawford v Washington and hearsay. The opinion reversed the Court of Criminal Appeals. The opinion State v Franklin is in the resources folder or by the link below. It is mandatory reading for all Prosecutors concerning the 4th Amendment.

Tennessee v Franklin - Tag Number.pdf

The latest issue of the DWI Court Reporter is now available in the Resources folder.

If you have a DUI Treatment Court or are interested in getting one started in your community, make sure to read this issue and communicate with TSRP Tom Kimball.

The National District Attorneys Association has some slots remaining for the July 12-16 Trial Advocacy I course at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, SC. The course is designed for prosecutors with 1-3 years experience in the prosecutor office and includes faculty presentations and demonstrations, discussion workshops, and videotaped trial advocacy exercises in our courtrooms.

NDAA will pay up to $550.00 for travel expenses and five nights lodging at the Advocacy center which includes breakfast, lunch, and two refreshment breaks. There is no tuition for the course.

Prosecutors interested in attending should go to the NDAA website ( www.ndaa.org ) and register for the courses. If you have questions, email Jan Bilton, NDAA registrar, at jbilton@ndaa.org or phone her at 803.705.5050.