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The Minnesota County Attorneys Association is an independent, voluntary organization of County Attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of justice in the State of Minnesota. The Association is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors elected annually by the membership.

The members of the Association are dedicated to the accomplishment of this Mission by developing consensus on legal and public policy issues of statewide significance to County Attorneys. The Mission will be implemented competently and professionally while adhering to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.
MCAA News
Behind the Net: Technology and the Forensic Interview
Technology provides a window through which members of the multi-disciplinary team can find evidence to support a child's outcry of abuse and convince jurors that the suspect has committed the crime. This update article explores the use of this technology to address challenges typically associated with investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases.  Click Here
U-Visa Basics Webinar Materials & Replay
   Click here for more information.
4/27/12 - ME Webinar PowerPoint
  
U. S. Attorney Prosecution Guidelines
These guidelines, from the United States Attorney, District of Minnesota, have been made available to County Attorneys for their information. The guidelines are intended to provide articulated, uniform criteria for whether federal prosecution in this district will be considered.  
Prosecutorial Error Papers
Position papers and information from members on "prosecutorial error". Members should contact John Kingrey if they have pertinent information that should be posted.   Click here for more information.
Implied Consent Transcript Bank
The TSRP and Attorney Generals Office have compiled a transcript bank of Implied Consent hearings. The bank is indexed to show the attorneys, expert witnesses, and issues. The transcripts are available in PDF format. Contact TSRP Bill Lemons to obtain copies of transcripts.   
Mandate/Efficiency Suggestions and Criminal Justice Forum Initiatives
  
Traffic Report: Jan-Mar 2012
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CLE Sign-in Sheet
CLE sign-in sheet for webinars, replay  Click Here
How to watch a webinar
Download this PDF file to walk you step by step how to log in to watch an MCAA webinar.  Click Here
How to register for a class or purchase a publication.
To download a PDF file that will to walk you through screen by screen   Click here for more information.
Junk e-mail filtering for @mcaa-mn.org
MCAA is moving away from traditional mail for communicating with members and other customers. E-mail sent by the association and our online store/marketing system may be filtered by your e-mail system. Two things are required to make sure you get MCAA e-mail. 1) Desktop - Add the @mcaa-mn.org domain to your safe sender list in Outlook or whatever desktop e-mail system you have. 2) Server - Have your IT department make sure @mcaa-mn.org is not blocked by your firewall and/or e-mail server.
Minnesota Judicial Training Updates
The Honorable Alan Pendleton has recently started distributing a bi-weekly training publication entitled "Minnesota Judicial Training Updates." The updates are concise, judicial tips covering basic issues that focus on Statutory, Case Law, Criminal (some Civil), Trial and Evidentiary issues.   Click here for more information.
2011 Minnesota Prosecutors Manual
Updated MOCs, ORIs, Payables Lists and the new 2011 DWI EZ Guide.  Click Here






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