Court Expert and Testimony
Course detail
2020
| Session(s) | Location | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-01 Full | Ottawa | 2020-03-24 | 2020-04-02 |
| Tuition | Accommodation | Full Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $ 2,950.00 | $ 950.00 | $ 701.20 | $ 4,601.20 |
| Tuition | Accommodation | Full Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $ 4,225.00 | $ 950.00 | $ 701.20 | $ 5,876.20 |
Notes
- Accommodations include arrival of student the night before course start date.
- Cost includes weekend stays for the duration of the course and is based on the Single room with a shared bathroom priced at $ 95.00/night.
- Travel grant funding may be available (for non-federal police agencies only)
Description
Recent court cases have shown the need for police expert witnesses to be as prepared as possible when they testify. In this course, participants will:
- learn the legal requirements for expert evidence
- learn how to draft curriculum vitae and opinion reports specific to an area of expertise
- learn effective communication skills for court testimonies
- examine the importance of confidence when presenting as an expert witness
* This course replaces the 2018 Expert Witness – Investigative Techniques Course (EXPWIT)
Format and delivery
Length of course: 8 days
Class size: maximum 16 students
Delivery setting: in classroom
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define the roles and responsibilities of the expert witness
- Outline the process that qualifies a person as an expert
- Draft a curriculum vitae
- Draft an opinion report
- Describe legal principles and relevant case law related to expert testimony
- Apply effective communication skills to deliver testimony
- Identify cross examination strategies and tactics
- Gather appropriate research to prepare for testimony
The course includes a mock trial to allow participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the course.
Eligibility and mandatory requirements
Mandatory requirements:
- Candidates will need to submit their expert cv's 21 days before the start of the course
This course is open to:
- Law enforcement officers of specialized units or sections who may be asked to provide evidence in court or to write an opinion report
- Civilian members and public service employees who are experts in a specialized field and/or project-based investigation
Assessment
- To successfully complete this course, the candidate must fully participate and complete all required assignments
- The instructor will evaluate participants on their ability to:
- Write a curriculum vitae
- Draft an opinion report
- Testify in a mock trial
- The instructor may conduct re-tests or re-evaluations at their discretion
Contact
- For more details or other information about the course, please email cpcregistrar@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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