Transcript Module 6

Module 6
The Criminal
Justice System
Mary Ward
Director of TASC Case Management Services
McLeod Addictive Disease Center
145 Remount Road
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-332-9001
Why are we here?
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Understand TASC’s role in the
criminal justice system
Learn what testimony may be
provided
Learn court preparation techniques
Learn how to provide testimony
North Carolina Courts
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Supreme Court
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Court of Appeals
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Superior Court
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District Court
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Small Claims
What’s the
of TASC in the courtroom?
The role of TASC in court is
to provide objective information,
not win or lose cases.
How do we remain neutral?
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Provide factual
information
Provide
information based
on TASC criteria
and standards
Why would we be in court?
Courtroom Procedures
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Prioritize
Check-in with
both sides
Wait
Testimony
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Remain neutral
Provide
information
Educate and
enhance public
relations with
court personnel
Categories of testimony
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Drug Addiction
Likelihood for rehabilitation
Diagnoses
Treatment recommendations
Progress in treatment
Unsuccessful discharge
Testimony Issues
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Credibility
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Demeanor
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Preparation
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Requests for
sentencing
recommendations
Testimony Tips
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Be prepared
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Be confident
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Remember confidentiality
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Be respectful