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Agenda for Joint Family Law/Criminal Law CLE
May 9, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Sioux Falls 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Criminal Law CLE

9-10 The Office of Indigent Legal Services – Christopher Miles

10-11 Making Your Appellate Record – Both Sides – Mark Kadi and Sarah Thorne

11-12 Problem-Solving Courts– Bridgett Ortega

Why Treatment Court is the Best Option:

• Evidence-based outcomes, including reduced recidivism and improved recovery rates
• Cost-effectiveness compared to incarceration
• Broader community benefits and public safety impact

Entry Process into Treatment Court:

• Eligibility criteria and screening procedures
• Referral pathways and collaboration with legal and clinical partners
• Initial assessment and the role of the multidisciplinary team

Client Rights and Responsibilities:

• Due process protections and informed consent
• Expectations during participation, including compliance, treatment engagement, and court appearances
• Support mechanisms and accountability measures

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Family Law CLE

• Military Issues in Divorce – Retirement pay, representing military personnel or their partners
  Speaker: Kaleb Paulsen
• Preparing for the Presumption of Joint Custody
  Speaker: TBD
• "Hybrid" Child Support in Light of the Burkhard Decision
  Speaker: TBD

For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available via Zoom.

Topic: Joint Family Law/Criminal Law CLE

Time: May 9, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86385625112?pwd=WOoIdc5hOkcYPn4fiXUjsdafuwMLBM.1

Meeting ID: 863 8562 5112

Passcode: 980487